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SG53 VYU

2004 Fiat Punto Active 8V

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

44,868 mi
Last recorded44,868 miles
Recorded on30 May 2009
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto Active 8V34,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 VYU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Active 8V
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2009 44,868 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 44,868 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2008 40,150 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 40,150 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 32,102 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 32,102 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 31,220 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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SG53 VYU is a 2004 Fiat Punto Active 8V in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SG53 VYU, 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 SG53 VYU registered?

SG53 VYU is a 2004 Fiat Punto Active 8V, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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