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FV53 AVK

2003 Fiat Punto Active 8V

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,137 mi
Last recorded22,137 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto Active 8V33,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 AVK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Active 8V
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 22,137 miles

near side rear tyre poor on side wall

Pass 15 Dec 2006 20,382 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 20,382 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 20,310 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 20,310 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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FV53 AVK is a 2003 Fiat Punto Active 8V in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FV53 AVK, 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 FV53 AVK registered?

FV53 AVK is a 2003 Fiat Punto Active 8V, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is FV53 AVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV53 AVK shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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