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2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

64,866 mi
Last recorded64,866 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 NUM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 64,866 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from front exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 62,585 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 62,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 60,167 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 60,166 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2023 57,778 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 55,136 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 55,134 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and back blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 52,591 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal area slight misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 52,589 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal area slight misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 50,303 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive light misting around the N/S/F drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 47,112 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 47,111 miles

Central Rear Lower diff mounting/stabiliser rubber split.

Central Rear w/wiper completely worn /split.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on both outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 44,334 miles

Central Rear Inner H/BRAKE APPEARS TO BE SLIGHTLY STIFF WHEN RELEASED ON LEVER.

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH N/S + O/S . (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 44,333 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour BOTH N/S + O/S BULBS. (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH N/S + O/S W/BLADES SPLIT. (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working DOES NOT WORK WITH IGNITION ON ,ONLY WORKS WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING. (1.4.A.2c)

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

Central Front Inner AMBER BULB WARNING LAMP APPEARS ON DASHBOARD INTERMITTENTLY .

Central Rear Inner H/BRAKE APPEARS TO BE SLIGHTLY STIFF WHEN RELEASED ON LEVER.

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH N/S + O/S . (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 42,024 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 40,326 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 38,300 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Mar 2014 36,272 miles

Nearside 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)

both front tyre's starting to crack in the tread

Pass 13 Mar 2013 34,862 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 32,837 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 26,057 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 NUM is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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