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FN53 NXO

2003 Fiat Punto Active 8V

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,461 mi
Last recorded29,461 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto Active 8V33,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 NXO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Active 8V
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2009 29,461 miles

exhaust noisey none standard system but not excessive

nearside and offside outter sills covered by skirts

Fail 24 Feb 2009 29,433 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

exhaust noisey none standard system but not excessive

nearside and offside outter sills covered by skirts

Pass 12 Sep 2007 19,063 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 19,063 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Service 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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FN53 NXO is a 2003 Fiat Punto Active 8V in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FN53 NXO, 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 FN53 NXO registered?

FN53 NXO is a 2003 Fiat Punto Active 8V, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is FN53 NXO safe to buy?

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