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AC08 ACO

2008 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

100,124 mi
Last recorded100,124 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 ACO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 100,124 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 91,609 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 90,678 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 89,963 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 88,697 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 87,706 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 87,706 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 87,288 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 85,875 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded but not blowing

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 85,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust rear box corroded but not blowing

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 84,491 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 83,995 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 82,850 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 80,463 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 74,960 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side rear door outer door handle sticky

Pass 19 Mar 2014 69,792 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 59,885 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 48,328 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 34,537 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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AC08 ACO is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 AC08 ACO, 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 AC08 ACO registered?

AC08 ACO is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AC08 ACO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 ACO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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