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AC08 AEG

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,015 mi
Last recorded92,015 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2024 92,015 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Central Front oil leak

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

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

Nearside Rear axle bush slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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))

Offside Rear axle bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2023 83,786 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak from engine

Fail 5 Apr 2023 83,784 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak from engine

Pass 31 Mar 2022 77,667 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake has little reserve travel

oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Mar 2021 73,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 70,120 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 60,337 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal n/s (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 48,855 miles

Windscreen washer bottle cap missing

Oil level low (above min)

Front Oil leak ()

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 48,848 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil level low (above min)

Windscreen washer bottle cap missing

Pass 23 Mar 2017 40,008 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front oil leak round drive shaft joint looks to be coming from the gear box

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

windscreen wash bottle cap missing

Fail 23 Mar 2017 40,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre is badly perished and cracked (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front oil leak round drive shaft joint looks to be coming from the gear box

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

windscreen wash bottle cap missing

Pass 22 Mar 2016 32,650 miles

child seats fitted to rear,

Pass 18 Mar 2015 29,696 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 27,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2013 24,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front wiper torn

Pass 22 Mar 2012 23,577 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 21,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Mar 2011 21,879 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both top strut mounts rough and noisy

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 AEG is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AEG, 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 AEG registered?

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

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