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AD57 BFU

2008 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,268 mi
Last recorded126,268 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 BFU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 126,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 120,701 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2024 120,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2023 116,052 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 111,816 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 111,814 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 106,467 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 106,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 93,201 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 86,844 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 86,843 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 81,569 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wiper linkage worn

Pass 19 Sep 2016 73,989 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

nearside rear handbrake slight low effort noted

Fail 16 Sep 2016 73,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (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)

nearside front brake disc HEAVILY corroded on inner face

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

nearside rear handbrake slight low effort noted

Pass 17 Sep 2015 62,516 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 59,384 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 54,675 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate deteriorated

oil leak sump porus

Pass 24 Jan 2013 50,268 miles

STRONG ADVISE: no readings on dip stick for oil, topped up before test

rear exhaust box deteriorated

slightly low readings at nearside rear handbrake and travel at lever

Fail 24 Jan 2013 50,268 miles

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

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

STRONG ADVISE: no readings on dip stick for oil, topped up before test

rear exhaust box deteriorated

slightly low readings at nearside rear handbrake and travel at lever

spare tyre flat 175/65/15

Pass 28 Jan 2012 41,917 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tear in nsf tyre wall..no cords exposed

Fail 28 Jan 2012 41,917 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tear in nsf tyre wall..no cords exposed

Pass 22 Jan 2011 30,615 miles

slight handbrake travel at lever

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 BFU is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AD57 BFU, 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 BFU registered?

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

Is AD57 BFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 BFU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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