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AA08 NUC

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,800 mi
Last recorded108,800 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 108,800 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all round (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 95,936 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axel beam corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2023 94,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 90,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 90,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre tread worn on outer edge / tyre cracked and perished and poor condition (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2021 87,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at legal limit and worn heavily inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 87,843 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at legal limit and worn heavily inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 84,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 84,719 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 78,158 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 78,158 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 73,136 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Rear light lense broken

Fail 6 Apr 2018 73,136 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Rear light lense broken

Pass 5 Apr 2017 68,062 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also starting to crack (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 68,062 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also starting to crack (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 63,553 miles

REAR EXHAUST OUTER CASING CORRODED

Fail 14 May 2016 63,553 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

REAR EXHAUST OUTER CASING CORRODED

Pass 29 May 2015 56,262 miles

rear exhaust box outer cover insercure

Fail 29 May 2015 56,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

o/s/f undershield insercure

rear exhaust box outer cover insercure

Pass 21 May 2014 48,601 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 40,320 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 40,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2012 35,962 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 29,881 miles

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

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

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 NUC is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NUC, 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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What year was AA08 NUC registered?

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

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