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AC08 AEB

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,600 mi
Last recorded80,600 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 AEB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 80,600 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner disc surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 28 May 2020 80,600 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner disc surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 71,012 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 71,012 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 67,984 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 67,984 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 64,690 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 60,995 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 60,995 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 56,746 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 56,718 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 51,846 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 43,848 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 29,239 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 AEB is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AC08 AEB, 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 AEB registered?

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

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