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AA08 NRL

2008 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,328 mi
Last recorded123,328 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 NRL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 123,328 miles

Windscreen washer jet held on with tape

Fail 31 Jan 2022 123,230 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jet held on with tape

Pass 29 Jan 2021 117,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 117,981 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 107,543 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 107,142 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 94,024 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 85,572 miles

handbrake performance

Fail 21 Jun 2017 85,572 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

handbrake performance

Pass 22 Jun 2016 80,146 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 80,145 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 71,197 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 62,334 miles

exhust corroding and front pipe flex weak

Fail 24 Jul 2014 62,334 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

exhust corroding and front pipe flex weak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 51,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Apr 2013 51,647 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Mar 2012 39,235 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 31,327 miles

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 NRL is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NRL, 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 NRL is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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