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SH53 EHD

2003 Fiat Punto Active Sport 8V

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,202 mi
Last recorded73,202 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 EHD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Active Sport 8V
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 73,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear bumpers damaged (trims missing)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 73,202 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear bumpers damaged (trims missing)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 64,686 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 64,685 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 50,973 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 50,888 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SH53 EHD is a 2003 Fiat Punto Active Sport 8V in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SH53 EHD, 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 23 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 SH53 EHD registered?

SH53 EHD is a 2003 Fiat Punto Active Sport 8V, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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