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AP53CME
2003 FIAT PUNTO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1242cc
General Information
- Registration AP53CME
- Manufacturer FIAT
- Model PUNTO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1242cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
10
Passes
10
Failures
50%
Pass Rate
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91 Total Defects Recorded
25 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 100,382 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front wishbone bush (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded furrel (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
- Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
6 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 94,795 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- under vehicle painted
- Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
6 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 94,795 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- under vehicle painted
- Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
24 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 93,004 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2016 16 Jun 202616 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 92,931 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
20 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 92,832 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
16 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 87,314 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 87,314 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 75,648 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
10 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 75,648 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
13 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,021 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2013 16 Jun 202612 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 68,883 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
18 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 61,784 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2012 16 Jun 202614 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 61,779 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
23 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 57,255 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2011 16 Jun 202621 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 57,233 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
24 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 51,204 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 51,148 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,653 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,759 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AP53CME was registered on 2003-11-26
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