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SO53 OXE

2003 Fiat Punto Active 8V

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,571 mi
Last recorded65,571 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2008
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto Active 8V33,803 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 OXE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Active 8V
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2008 65,571 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 65,571 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 54,441 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 51,035 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

after market coil springs fitted

after market exhaust fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2006 51,035 miles

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

after market coil springs fitted

after market rear exhaust fitted

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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SO53 OXE is a 2003 Fiat Punto Active 8V in Grey 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 SO53 OXE, 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 SO53 OXE registered?

SO53 OXE is a 2003 Fiat Punto Active 8V, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is SO53 OXE safe to buy?

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