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AD03 EXS

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

74,961 mi
Last recorded74,961 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2019 74,961 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/floorpan split. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills/floorpan corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect oily mist. (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen damaged in swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

steering warning lamp displayed,but went off after leaving mot bay.RECOMMEND FURTHER INVESTIGATION.

Pass 21 Mar 2018 67,191 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan/inner sill. (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan/inner sill. (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed on parking brake cable. (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 21 Mar 2018 67,191 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible . (7.1.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan/inner sill. (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan/inner sill. (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed on parking brake cable. (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 25 Mar 2017 60,977 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer gaiter leaking grease at inner end. (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2017 60,958 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded by jacking point. (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer gaiter leaking grease at inner end. (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 52,766 miles

advise corrosion along floor to inner sills joints. offside and nearside.

coil spring corroded both rear springs. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 52,454 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint. (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rearmost exhaust mounting bolt to chassis is loose. (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

advise corrosion along floor to inner sills joints. offside and nearside.

coil spring corroded both rear springs. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 44,920 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 44,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 44,139 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 44,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Metal in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 39,624 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 39,624 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 38,040 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 38,040 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Radiator cooling fan noisey

Pass 15 Jul 2011 35,427 miles

Both front wiper blades split at ends

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 27,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 21,319 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jul 2009 21,138 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 17,157 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 12,518 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 8,385 miles

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 EXS is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EXS, 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 EXS registered?

AD03 EXS is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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