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SH03 BHD

2003 Fiat Punto Mia

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

55,975 mi
Last recorded55,975 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto Mia54,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 BHD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Mia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 55,975 miles

Covers missing off the back of both front head lights allowing moisture to enter, wiring and connecters corroded.

Excessive play steering rack

Exhaust system front flexable section corroded

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

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

Very low on engine oil

Fail 11 Oct 2012 55,975 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust system front flexable section corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Very low on engine oil

Pass 25 Oct 2011 45,076 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 39,074 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

centre rear brake lamp one segment does not function

exhaust tailpipe heat shield slightly loose

Fail 18 Oct 2010 39,074 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

centre rear brake lamp one segment does not function

exhaust tailpipe heat shield slightly loose

Pass 16 Oct 2009 32,467 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 32,450 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 26,551 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 26,551 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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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SH03 BHD is a 2003 Fiat Punto Mia in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SH03 BHD, 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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SH03 BHD is a 2003 Fiat Punto Mia, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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