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SE53 VHT

2004 Fiat Punto Active Sport 8V

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

39,520 mi
Last recorded39,520 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto Active Sport 8V33,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE53 VHT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Active Sport 8V
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2008 39,520 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front x-member slighty damage

near side chassis damage

Pass 7 Aug 2008 39,520 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front x-member slighty damage

near side chassis damage

Fail 19 Jul 2008 39,496 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 29,988 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 29,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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SE53 VHT is a 2004 Fiat Punto Active Sport 8V in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Punto Active Sport 8V models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 33,364 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 Sport 8V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SE53 VHT, 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 22 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 SE53 VHT registered?

SE53 VHT is a 2004 Fiat Punto Active Sport 8V, first registered on 27 February 2004.

Is SE53 VHT safe to buy?

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