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AC08 AHV

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

164,440 mi
Last recorded164,440 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 164,440 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 159,467 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 159,466 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 155,059 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 137,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advise o/s front worn on inner edge and tread low. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 137,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advise o/s front worn on inner edge and tread low. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Headlight bulb refitted to gain beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 108,726 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 108,726 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Adjusted to pass (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 89,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 89,863 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 74,238 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 74,235 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 55,851 miles

Advise o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Advise wiper blqades noiesey in operation.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 55,851 miles

Advise o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Advise wiper blqades noiesey in operation.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 40,238 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 40,238 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 28,879 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 AHV is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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