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AC08 ANV

2008 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,049 mi
Last recorded77,049 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 77,049 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear axel and suspension corroded

subframe is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Pass 28 Feb 2024 64,267 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 64,267 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 62,813 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 61,847 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 60,901 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 60,901 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 60,382 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2020 60,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function O/S AND N/S REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/S AND N/S FRONT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 50,091 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 37,552 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 35,333 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Jun 2017 35,333 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2016 33,425 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2015 31,293 miles

Exhaust is corroded.

Front offside tyre,has slight side wall damage.

Pass 18 Jun 2014 28,547 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 28,547 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 25,633 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2012 21,131 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 17,749 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 17,749 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ANV is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ANV, 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 ANV registered?

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

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