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SH54 VNE

2004 Fiat Punto Active 8V

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,564 mi
Last recorded78,564 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto Active 8V34,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 VNE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Active 8V
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 78,564 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 70,764 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 70,764 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Inner Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

overheated when doing emissions

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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SH54 VNE is a 2004 Fiat Punto Active 8V in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SH54 VNE, 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 SH54 VNE registered?

SH54 VNE is a 2004 Fiat Punto Active 8V, first registered on 27 October 2004.

Is SH54 VNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH54 VNE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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