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AC08 AHY

2008 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,729 mi
Last recorded95,729 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 AHY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 95,729 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 95,726 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases gasket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 87,031 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 87,031 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Oct 2021 87,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2020 78,836 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 78,833 miles

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))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 73,034 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 73,034 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 68,048 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 60,936 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 60,934 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 52,917 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 52,917 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 46,601 miles

both front brake discs rusting on edges.

both front tyres worn on inside edges.

both rear tyres cracking up.

exhaust system rusting and backbox getting in poor condition.

nearside rear tyre tread worn on outside edge.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 40,449 miles

exhaust backbox starting to get rusty

front brake discs starting to rust

n/s/f tyre showing signs of wear on edges

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on outer edge

o/s/f tyre showing signs of wear on edges

Pass 19 Mar 2013 34,933 miles

Exhaust backbox getting rusty.

Front brake discs rusting on edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 29,005 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 21,869 miles

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

Nearside 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 AHY is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Red 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 AHY, 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 AHY registered?

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

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