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AV53 RRZ

2003 Fiat Punto Active 8V

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,089 mi
Last recorded35,089 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto Active 8V33,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 RRZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Active 8V
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2008 35,089 miles

o/s rear tyre perished

ons rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Sep 2007 24,807 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 15,619 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 15,610 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Active 8V?

Based on 1,049 MOT tests across 443 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
5,516
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47
Horn not working 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 9
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7
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AV53 RRZ is a 2003 Fiat Punto Active 8V in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Punto Active 8V models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 33,803 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Active 8V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV53 RRZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Active 8V typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Punto Active 8V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV53 RRZ registered?

AV53 RRZ is a 2003 Fiat Punto Active 8V, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is AV53 RRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 RRZ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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