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WN53 UFB

2003 Fiat Punto Active 8V

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

35,900 mi
Last recorded35,900 miles
Recorded on29 May 2008
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto Active 8V33,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 UFB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Active 8V
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2008 35,900 miles

Both front washers need adjustment to aims

Cracks to outer wall of offside front and rear tyres

front brake pads are worn very thin recommend new pads

Fail 29 May 2008 35,900 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Both front washers need adjustment to aims

Cracks to outer wall of offside front and rear tyres

front brake pads are worn very thin recommend new pads

Fail 27 May 2008 35,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 27,660 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 27,660 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall in very poor condition

rear tyres inner sidewalls in poor condition

Pass 4 Oct 2006 21,457 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 21,168 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WN53 UFB is a 2003 Fiat Punto Active 8V in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Punto Active 8V models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 33,803 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 WN53 UFB, 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 23 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 WN53 UFB registered?

WN53 UFB is a 2003 Fiat Punto Active 8V, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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