2003 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · BC51 ART
2003 Fiat Punto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 52,134 miles. MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,134 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BC51 ART Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2026
- 52,134 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BC51 ART MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Fiat Punto (BC51 ART) between July 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
BC51 ART Mileage History
- 03/07/200614,367 mi
- 03/07/200719,681 mi+5,314 mi
- 29/05/200823,678 mi+3,997 mi
- 29/05/200823,678 mi
- 16/06/200926,944 mi+3,266 mi
- 23/06/201029,867 mi+2,923 mi
- 16/06/201133,360 mi+3,493 mi
- 16/06/201133,360 mi
- 18/06/201236,376 mi+3,016 mi
- 25/06/201338,440 mi+2,064 mi
- 25/06/201338,440 mi
- 19/06/201440,317 mi+1,877 mi
- 19/06/201440,317 mi
- 16/06/201542,085 mi+1,768 mi
- 16/06/201643,505 mi+1,420 mi
- 16/06/201643,505 mi
- 16/06/201745,148 mi+1,643 mi
- 15/06/201846,532 mi+1,384 mi
- 15/06/201846,532 mi
- 18/06/201947,641 mi+1,109 mi
- 09/06/202048,905 mi+1,264 mi
- 11/06/202193,864 mi+44,959 mi
- 17/06/202149,606 mi-44,258 mi
- 23/06/202250,321 mi+715 mi
- 23/06/202350,964 mi+643 mi
- 24/06/202451,469 mi+505 mi
- 24/06/202451,469 mi
- 19/06/202551,828 mi+359 mi
- 19/06/202551,828 mi
- 05/10/202652,120 mi+292 mi
- 14/10/202652,134 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 1,862 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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