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AC08 AFU

2008 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,324 mi
Last recorded127,324 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 127,324 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 127,324 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 116,314 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 110,701 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Fail 9 Feb 2021 110,701 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside side repeater lens missing

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

Pass 15 May 2019 122,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2019 122,195 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 103,334 miles

Rear exhaust condition

Fail 17 May 2018 103,320 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust condition

front disc and pad conditions and warning wire not connected

Pass 26 Jun 2017 100,229 miles

front disc and pad condition

rear exhaust condition

Fail 22 Jun 2017 100,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front disc and pad condition

rear exhaust condition

Pass 5 Jul 2016 93,803 miles

Nearside mirror glass condition

exhaust condition

front disc conditions

petrol cap cover condition

Pass 6 Jul 2015 90,154 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 90,152 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 82,608 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

ns r/v mirror damaged

rear exhaust condt

Pass 6 Mar 2013 69,804 miles

os headlamp fixing damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2012 56,485 miles

N/S REAR TYRE OUTER TREAD 2mm.

SILENCER DETERIORATED.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 44,376 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 44,376 miles

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

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

N/S FRONT PAD INDICATOR WIRES OUTER CASING BROKEN

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

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 AFU is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 AFU, 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 AFU registered?

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

Is AC08 AFU safe to buy?

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