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AD57 BCU

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,162 mi
Last recorded79,162 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 BCU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 79,162 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 79,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front daytime running light innoprative

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 78,327 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 77,902 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 77,623 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 77,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 76,434 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 73,027 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 65,823 miles

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2019 58,058 miles

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 55,504 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number Plate Cracked (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box Minor Blow (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 55,496 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number Plate Cracked (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box Minor Blow (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 53,588 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Fail 11 Feb 2017 53,588 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 15 Feb 2016 48,593 miles

Front brake disc corroded on edges /lipped

Offside Front lower door mirror cover missing

Pass 27 Dec 2014 37,588 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Dec 2013 36,017 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 33,299 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 30,381 miles

Both headlight aims on upper limit

Fail 24 Jan 2012 30,381 miles

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

Both headlight aims on upper limit

Pass 12 Jan 2011 26,233 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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AD57 BCU is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AD57 BCU, 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 AD57 BCU registered?

AD57 BCU is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is AD57 BCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 BCU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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