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AD03 ESU

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,404 mi
Last recorded54,404 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2010 54,404 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 54,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2009 49,081 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 49,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 43,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in rearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 20 Oct 2008 43,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in rearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2007 40,690 miles

air bag light on

Fail 12 Oct 2007 40,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

Pass 17 Oct 2006 38,191 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 37,941 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 34,255 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 34,255 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 ESU is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ESU, 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 ESU registered?

AD03 ESU is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is AD03 ESU safe to buy?

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