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BG53 JFF

2003 Fiat Punto Active Sport 8V

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,947 mi
Last recorded20,947 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 JFF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Active Sport 8V
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2008 20,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre is cracking on sidewall

Pass 8 Nov 2007 17,264 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall deteriation

Fail 8 Nov 2007 17,255 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)

o/s/r tyre sidewall deteriation

Pass 6 Dec 2006 14,404 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Active Sport 8V?

Based on 335 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
5,282
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 3
parking brake recording little or no effort 3
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BG53 JFF is a 2003 Fiat Punto Active Sport 8V in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Active Sport 8V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG53 JFF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Active Sport 8V typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Punto Active Sport 8V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG53 JFF registered?

BG53 JFF is a 2003 Fiat Punto Active Sport 8V, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is BG53 JFF safe to buy?

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