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AC08 AHG

2008 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,447 mi
Last recorded74,447 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 74,447 miles

Front 2 different types of brake disc fitted on the same axle (no effect on brake performance) advise to replace with same fitment

Pass 8 May 2018 68,775 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f tyre worn from inner and outer edges

Fail 28 Apr 2018 68,769 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f tyre worn from inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Sep 2016 64,005 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both o/s and n/s/f ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 60,833 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 57,725 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 56,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 2 May 2014 56,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 2 Apr 2013 47,046 miles

Brake wear indicator wire brocken n/s front.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 38,354 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 31,557 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 AHG is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AHG, 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 AHG registered?

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

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