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ML53 FLR

2003 Fiat Punto Active 8V

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,228 mi
Last recorded91,228 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto Active 8V33,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 FLR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Active 8V
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 91,228 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 75,377 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 75,377 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 60,529 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 60,529 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 47,210 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 38,736 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 32,150 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 32,150 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 25,603 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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ML53 FLR is a 2003 Fiat Punto Active 8V in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ML53 FLR, 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 ML53 FLR registered?

ML53 FLR is a 2003 Fiat Punto Active 8V, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is ML53 FLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML53 FLR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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