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PJ53 FWA

2003 Fiat Punto Active 8V

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,812 mi
Last recorded83,812 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto Active 8V33,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 FWA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Active 8V
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 83,812 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 80,666 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 78,049 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 78,049 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 74,427 miles

low effort both rear footbrake

Pass 1 Dec 2007 71,213 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 71,213 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 67,801 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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PJ53 FWA is a 2003 Fiat Punto Active 8V in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PJ53 FWA, 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 PJ53 FWA registered?

PJ53 FWA is a 2003 Fiat Punto Active 8V, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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