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AA08 NPV

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,384 mi
Last recorded148,384 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 NPV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 148,384 miles

Centre brake light not working

Front Windscreen has light scratches

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 May 2018 148,131 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Centre brake light not working

Front Windscreen has light scratches

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 133,268 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 133,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2016 115,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 115,377 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 102,870 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 102,867 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 95,976 miles

Exhaust deteriorated.

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 95,976 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust deteriorated.

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 85,058 miles

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

wipers slightly swmearing

Pass 22 May 2012 71,536 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 71,536 miles

Upper Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2011 51,721 miles

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE WEARING

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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AA08 NPV is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2008 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 60,191 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA08 NPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AA08 NPV is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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