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FV53 GMO

2003 Fiat Punto Mia

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,472 mi
Last recorded69,472 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto Mia54,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 GMO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Mia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 69,472 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 8 Nov 2010 69,469 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Jun 2008 69,428 miles

slight damage to sidewall on offside front tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2007 66,818 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 66,818 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 48,875 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Mia?

Based on 2,245 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,457
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 179
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102
position lamp(s) not working 82
Headlamp aim too low 75
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 71
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FV53 GMO is a 2003 Fiat Punto Mia in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Punto Mia models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 54,007 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 Mia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 179 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV53 GMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Mia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Punto Mia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FV53 GMO registered?

FV53 GMO is a 2003 Fiat Punto Mia, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is FV53 GMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV53 GMO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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