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AC08 AGV

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,689 mi
Last recorded85,689 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 AGV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2018 85,689 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity light not working (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 79,127 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 79,126 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 72,792 miles

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

front exhaust flex corroding rear exhaust box corroding

nearside front and offside sill body damage

nearside rear upper side light inop

rear shock absorbers corroding

Fail 20 Jul 2016 72,792 miles

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

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

front exhaust flex corroding rear exhaust box corroding

nearside front and offside sill body damage

nearside rear upper side light inop

rear shock absorbers corroding

Pass 22 Jul 2015 66,108 miles

o/s sill damaged

Fail 20 Jul 2015 66,102 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front discs pitted and slight judder in brakes

o/s sill damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2014 59,781 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

damage to offside bodywork

Pass 19 Jul 2013 52,603 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 52,603 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe excessively deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2012 44,401 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 44,401 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 May 2011 33,014 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s front tyre warn on inner edge

o/s rear bumper and splashgaurd in secure

Fail 28 Apr 2011 33,000 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s front tyre warn on inner edge

o/s rear bumper and splashgaurd in secure

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 AGV is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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