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WM53 FJN

2004 Fiat Punto Active 8V

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,479 mi
Last recorded74,479 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto Active 8V34,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 FJN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Active 8V
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 74,479 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 74,475 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 64,320 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 64,320 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 56,593 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 51,609 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 51,609 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 43,345 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 31,796 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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WM53 FJN is a 2004 Fiat Punto Active 8V in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 WM53 FJN, 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 WM53 FJN registered?

WM53 FJN is a 2004 Fiat Punto Active 8V, first registered on 27 February 2004.

Is WM53 FJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM53 FJN shows 9 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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