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AB08 KJO

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,163 mi
Last recorded106,163 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 KJO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 106,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking front section joining tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Showing signs of lens fading (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also, slightly out of shape 175/65 r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Showing signs of lens fading (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also, slightly out of shape 175/65 r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 104,680 miles

Airbox bolt's missing

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front subframe general corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch cover Broken/detached

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak n/s driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front and n/s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 104,680 miles

Airbox bolt's missing

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front subframe general corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch cover Broken/detached

Nearside Front Window in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Window in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak n/s driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front and n/s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 102,023 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 95,118 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 95,118 miles

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

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 89,295 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 89,262 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 89,261 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 85,465 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 85,463 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 74,144 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside inner edges (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 59,405 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 59,405 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 47,696 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2014 47,255 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 36,227 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread and is also cracking between the tread

Offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 14 Mar 2013 36,227 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread and is also cracking between the tread

Offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 3 Mar 2012 28,996 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the edges

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking between the tread

Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,615 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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AB08 KJO is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KJO, 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 KJO is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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