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WP03 VFC

2003 Fiat Punto Active

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,502 mi
Last recorded22,502 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto Active40,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 VFC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Active
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 22,502 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 21,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 20,655 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2007 20,078 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 20,078 miles

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 hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 19,414 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Active?

Based on 3,132 MOT tests across 866 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
5,310
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
866
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 39
Headlamp aim too low 28
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 20
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WP03 VFC is a 2003 Fiat Punto Active in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Punto Active models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 40,152 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WP03 VFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Active typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Punto Active is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WP03 VFC registered?

WP03 VFC is a 2003 Fiat Punto Active, first registered on 2 July 2003.

Is WP03 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP03 VFC shows 6 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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