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AD03 EOV

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,299 mi
Last recorded125,299 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 EOV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 125,299 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges--N/S has slight wall damage

Both headlamp lenses deteriorating ,beam patterns poor

Brake pedal rubber wearing

Center chassis rail corroding and cut --RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Front anti-roll bar corroding --mount bushes perishing

Front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing

Front number plate deteriorating --rear number plate damaged

General under body corrosion

Headlamp lenses deteriorating--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Oil Leaks

Rear brake compensator valve corroding

Rear coil springs corroding

Sign of corrosion front shock absorbers

Sign of corrosion rear axle beam and mounts

Sign of slight corrosion -- O/S/R lower sill

Sill lips corroding--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Fail 29 Jul 2016 125,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both front tyres wearing on edges--N/S has slight wall damage

Both headlamp lenses deteriorating ,beam patterns poor

Brake pedal rubber wearing

Center chassis rail corroding and cut --RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Front anti-roll bar corroding --mount bushes perishing

Front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing

Front number plate deteriorating --rear number plate damaged

General under body corrosion

Headlamp lenses deteriorating--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Oil Leaks

Rear brake compensator valve corroding

Rear coil springs corroding

Sign of corrosion front shock absorbers

Sign of corrosion rear axle beam and mounts

Sign of slight corrosion -- O/S/R lower sill

Sill lips corroding--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Fail 5 Aug 2015 120,388 miles

Front Anti-Roll Bar Corroding -- Mount Bushes Perishing

Front Number Plate Damaged

Headlamp Lenses Discoloured

N/S/F Lower Suspension Arm Inner Bush Deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust Rubber Mount Perishing

Sign Of Corrosion By Front O/S Engine Mount

Sign Of Corrosion Rear Suspension Components

Sign Of Corrosion Sill Lips & Rear Floor Pans

Pass 5 Aug 2015 120,388 miles

Front Anti-Roll Bar Corroding -- Mount Bushes Perishing

Front Number Plate Damaged

Headlamp Lenses Discoloured

N/S/F Lower Suspension Arm Inner Bush Deteriorated

Rear Exhaust Rubber Mount Perishing

Sign Of Corrosion By Front O/S Engine Mount

Sign Of Corrosion Rear Suspension Components

Sign Of Corrosion Sill Lips & Rear Floor Pans

Pass 16 Sep 2013 118,479 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s centre chassis rail damaged

slight engine oil leaks

slight leak centre & rear exhaust joints (repaired with paste)

steel clutch pipe corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2013 118,478 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s centre chassis rail damaged

slight engine oil leaks

slight leak centre & rear exhaust joints (repaired with paste)

steel clutch pipe corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2012 115,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 6 Sep 2012 115,753 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Aug 2011 106,367 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 106,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 93,666 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 93,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

replaced rear wiper adjusted fronts hitting panel

Pass 20 Aug 2009 75,476 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 75,476 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

car runs hot temp

Pass 18 Aug 2008 58,521 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 58,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 48,475 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 38,484 miles

Coolant leak

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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AD03 EOV is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 57,045 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD03 EOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD03 EOV registered?

AD03 EOV is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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