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AD57 BVP

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,180 mi
Last recorded87,180 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 BVP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2019 87,180 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm On inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

O/s door mirror glass taped on

Pass 24 Jan 2018 78,131 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 78,131 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 70,080 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Fail 18 Jan 2017 70,080 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 61,965 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 61,965 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 49,353 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 37,411 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust tailbox slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2013 33,550 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust tail box slighty deteriorated

Fail 6 Jan 2012 27,004 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 27,004 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 23,775 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 23,775 miles

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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AD57 BVP is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BVP, 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 BVP registered?

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

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