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AA08 NVU

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,148 mi
Last recorded117,148 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 117,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/615 84h (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 111,960 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, low o tread and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil And weakened (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 111,960 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy exhaust split (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, low o tread and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil And weakened (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 105,262 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 105,262 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 100,146 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 100,146 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 93,835 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 93,566 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 80,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily split on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 79,702 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily split on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 66,958 miles

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

rear tyres cracking

Fail 30 Nov 2018 66,957 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres deteriorated,cracking on inner wall.

Pass 4 Dec 2017 60,856 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 60,856 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 54,842 miles

Rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded.

Pass 2 Feb 2016 50,546 miles

1. Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

2. Rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded.

Pass 6 Feb 2015 42,390 miles

rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 6 Feb 2015 42,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 21 Jan 2014 32,937 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2014 32,937 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2013 26,696 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 25,018 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 18,695 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inside edges

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 NVU 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 NVU, 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 NVU registered?

AA08 NVU is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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