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PJ03 XSW

2003 Fiat Punto Active

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,662 mi
Last recorded61,662 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2008
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto Active40,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 XSW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Active
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2008 61,662 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 61,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 47,761 miles

The front brake pads are worn low.

The near side front tyre and both rear tyres are wearing low.

Pass 28 Mar 2006 35,882 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 35,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Active?

Based on 3,132 MOT tests across 866 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
5,310
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
866
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 39
Headlamp aim too low 28
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 20
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PJ03 XSW is a 2003 Fiat Punto Active in Black 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 40,152 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ03 XSW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Active typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Punto Active is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PJ03 XSW registered?

PJ03 XSW is a 2003 Fiat Punto Active, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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