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SD03 FYH

2003 Fiat Punto Active

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,541 mi
Last recorded46,541 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto Active40,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 FYH
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Active
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2008 46,541 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 46,531 miles

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2008 45,494 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both wiperblades split

Fail 10 May 2008 45,489 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both wiperblades split

Pass 1 May 2007 34,727 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 34,727 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 34,672 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 34,672 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s bottom ball joint rubber split

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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SD03 FYH is a 2003 Fiat Punto Active in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SD03 FYH, 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 SD03 FYH registered?

SD03 FYH is a 2003 Fiat Punto Active, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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