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DV03 HXJ

2003 Fiat Punto Active Sport

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,146 mi
Last recorded45,146 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto Active Sport38,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 HXJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Active Sport
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 45,146 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f and o/s/f caliper slides dust covers split

Fail 11 Apr 2009 45,143 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f and o/s/f caliper slides dust covers split

Pass 14 Apr 2008 35,754 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2007 26,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 18 Apr 2006 20,272 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 20,272 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Active Sport?

Based on 677 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
7,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 7
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6
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DV03 HXJ is a 2003 Fiat Punto Active Sport in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Punto Active Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 38,134 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 Active Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV03 HXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Active Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Punto Active Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DV03 HXJ registered?

DV03 HXJ is a 2003 Fiat Punto Active Sport, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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