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FJZ 6389

2003 Fiat Punto Active 8V

Red Other 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

76,742 mi
Last recorded76,742 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto Active 8V33,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJZ 6389
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Active 8V
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2025 76,742 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 73,220 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 73,073 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2022 68,323 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 63,273 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 63,245 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 52,921 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 43,095 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 42,266 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 40,629 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 40,579 miles

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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FJZ 6389 is a 2003 Fiat Punto Active 8V in Red with a 1,242cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 8V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJZ 6389, 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 FJZ 6389 registered?

FJZ 6389 is a 2003 Fiat Punto Active 8V, first registered on 24 August 2003.

Is FJZ 6389 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJZ 6389 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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