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AB08 BNS

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,935 mi
Last recorded111,935 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BNS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 111,935 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 107,351 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 102,086 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs, inner faces in poor condition (3.5.1i)

nsf drive shaft seal leaking slightly

osr tyre has cracks in the tread grooves due to rubber perishing

Fail 22 Jul 2017 102,067 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)

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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall has a part which is separating and exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs, inner faces in poor condition (3.5.1i)

nsf drive shaft seal leaking slightly

osr tyre has cracks in the tread grooves due to rubber perishing

Pass 22 Jul 2016 95,121 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 92,630 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 92,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Jul 2014 83,065 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 83,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 72,645 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 72,645 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 59,514 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2011 42,471 miles

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

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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AB08 BNS is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AB08 BNS, 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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AB08 BNS is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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