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FG53 DWC

2003 Fiat Punto Active 8V

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,371 mi
Last recorded28,371 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto Active 8V33,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 DWC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Active 8V
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 28,371 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 28,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 22,341 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 17,840 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 14,368 miles

both front tyres wearing uneven.

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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FG53 DWC is a 2003 Fiat Punto Active 8V in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG53 DWC, 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 FG53 DWC registered?

FG53 DWC is a 2003 Fiat Punto Active 8V, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is FG53 DWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG53 DWC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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