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AC08 AEO

2008 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

107,401 mi
Last recorded107,401 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 107,401 miles

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

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

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

high level brake light inop.

Pass 17 Dec 2018 100,686 miles

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

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

high level brake light inop.

Fail 17 Dec 2018 100,686 miles

Front Obligatory mirror missing interior (3.3 (a))

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

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

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

high level brake light inop.

Pass 5 Jan 2018 94,391 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 94,380 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 88,630 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 88,608 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low tyre inflated

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 83,984 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 83,984 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 79,069 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 79,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 117,578 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 117,434 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 82,865 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 82,865 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 60,474 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 AEO is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AEO, 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 AEO registered?

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

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