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AC08 AFO

2008 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

119,581 mi
Last recorded119,581 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2025 119,581 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 117,123 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 112,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 103,454 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 99,379 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre edge - starting too perish advise renewal

Engine oil level - Just over minimum mark

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - lipped and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S ()

Nearside Front Door mirror cover missing (NO shape edges)

Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak Radiator ()

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box - Drive shaft seal needs renewal and oil level checked (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust box outer skin deteriorated - advise renewal

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

Nearside Rear Upper Refit clip too secure exhaust heat shield near fuel tank

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm - minimum 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 99,379 miles

Engine oil level - Just over minimum mark

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - lipped and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S ()

Nearside Front Door mirror cover missing (NO shape edges)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Mop over head lamp unit (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak Radiator ()

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box - Drive shaft seal needs renewal and oil level checked (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust box outer skin deteriorated - advise renewal

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Refit clip too secure exhaust heat shield near fuel tank

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Mop over head lamp unit (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre edge - starting too perish advise renewal

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm - minimum 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 95,766 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 95,761 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 92,381 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine and gearbox oil leak

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 30 Jul 2019 92,371 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine and gearbox oil leak

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Aug 2018 88,104 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 88,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced when indicator is flushing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working top (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 83,109 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 77,917 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 71,912 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 71,912 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 64,882 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 54,968 miles

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 18 Jun 2013 54,968 miles

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

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2012 50,776 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 50,776 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Jun 2011 40,472 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 40,472 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 AFO is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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