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WV53 ZFL

2003 Fiat Punto Active 8V

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,134 mi
Last recorded65,134 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto Active 8V33,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 ZFL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Active 8V
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 65,134 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 65,133 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 46,484 miles

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

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2006 36,218 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 36,217 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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WV53 ZFL is a 2003 Fiat Punto Active 8V in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WV53 ZFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV53 ZFL registered?

WV53 ZFL is a 2003 Fiat Punto Active 8V, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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