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SL53 KLV

2003 Fiat Punto Active 8V

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,816 mi
Last recorded61,816 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto Active 8V33,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 KLV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Active 8V
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 61,816 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 61,816 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 59,245 miles

air bag light on

coolant fan blade broken

exhaust down pipe rubber mount spliting

Pass 27 Feb 2007 44,093 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 44,093 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SL53 KLV is a 2003 Fiat Punto Active 8V in Blue 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 SL53 KLV, 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 SL53 KLV registered?

SL53 KLV is a 2003 Fiat Punto Active 8V, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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