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MD53 NVP

2004 Fiat Punto Active 8V

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,843 mi
Last recorded55,843 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto Active 8V34,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 NVP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Active 8V
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 55,843 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 55,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 47,117 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 47,117 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 41,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 36,648 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 36,648 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 May 2007 34,593 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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MD53 NVP is a 2004 Fiat Punto Active 8V in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Punto Active 8V models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 34,298 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 MD53 NVP, 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 22 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 MD53 NVP registered?

MD53 NVP is a 2004 Fiat Punto Active 8V, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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