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AC08 AFA

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,898 mi
Last recorded128,898 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 128,898 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 128,874 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2020 125,718 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 125,718 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no washer fluid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 121,127 miles

Nearside Front drop link gaiter insecure

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 117,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Oil leak diff seal ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 117,550 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Oil leak diff seal ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 115,161 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 105,962 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 93,572 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 81,182 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 81,182 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 68,623 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front pads half worn

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Mar 2012 56,846 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 43,501 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 43,501 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 AFA is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AFA, 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 AFA registered?

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

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