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AC08 ACZ

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,984 mi
Last recorded146,984 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 ACZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 146,984 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view likely to expand (3.2 (a) (i))

surface rust and misting of oil under the vehicle and on some brake pipes and on some other components

Pass 14 Jun 2018 140,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear handbrake cable outer rubber slightly deteriorated.

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

full inspection of disc and pads recommended

Fail 13 Jun 2018 140,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear handbrake cable outer rubber slightly deteriorated.

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

full inspection of disc and pads recommended

Pass 25 Mar 2016 124,556 miles

oil leek (sump)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 113,542 miles

advise condition engine oil sump leaking/corrosion porous

rear silencer starting to deteriate

Pass 22 Mar 2014 93,710 miles

Oil leak

sump very porpous

Pass 25 Mar 2013 79,463 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2013 79,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 70,035 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

coolent weeping around n/s/f bottom of rad

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres starting to perished

Pass 19 Mar 2011 54,081 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 ACZ is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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