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AA08 NVF

2008 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,085 mi
Last recorded105,085 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 NVF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2022 105,085 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits See print out. (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low Both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened By bottom arm mounting. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Joint to tail pipe. (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Bearing slightly rough. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Bearing slightly rough. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 101,045 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 101,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 98,553 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 98,550 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Above 50% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 90,116 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 90,111 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Park (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 76,532 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 76,530 miles

Nearside Front 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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 66,498 miles

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

Rear tyres becoming perished

Fail 25 Jan 2017 66,498 miles

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

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

Rear tyres becoming perished

Pass 21 Dec 2015 56,168 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 52,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2013 49,461 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 46,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 43,638 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 35,919 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 35,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear 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 NVF is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc 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 NVF, 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 NVF registered?

AA08 NVF is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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