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FA03 FNW

2003 Fiat Punto Mia

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,676 mi
Last recorded103,676 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto Mia54,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 FNW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Mia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 103,676 miles

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

general corrosion on rear floors and floor to sills

Pass 25 Apr 2013 96,335 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2013 96,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 89,922 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 86,470 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2011 86,385 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2010 80,272 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 80,261 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 69,551 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 69,545 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 55,036 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 55,036 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 41,033 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 28,188 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Mia?

Based on 2,245 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,457
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 179
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102
position lamp(s) not working 82
Headlamp aim too low 75
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 71
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FA03 FNW is a 2003 Fiat Punto Mia in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Punto Mia models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 54,007 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 Mia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 179 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA03 FNW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Mia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Punto Mia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FA03 FNW is a 2003 Fiat Punto Mia, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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