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WV53 VPF

2003 Fiat Punto Active

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,816 mi
Last recorded61,816 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2009
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto Active40,152 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 VPF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Active
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2009 61,816 miles

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

O/S front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2008 55,184 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 55,184 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 51,264 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 51,264 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 38,521 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 38,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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WV53 VPF is a 2003 Fiat Punto Active in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WV53 VPF, 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 WV53 VPF registered?

WV53 VPF is a 2003 Fiat Punto Active, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is WV53 VPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV53 VPF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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