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AF08 ACS

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,225 mi
Last recorded106,225 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 ACS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 106,225 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 106,218 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 97,213 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 97,213 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both REAR Shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 89,057 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 89,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 82,350 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 82,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 81,064 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 81,062 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 70,370 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 59,949 miles

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

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

o/f front windscreen wipper has slight wear

oil filter has slight mistyness of oil around it

rear exhaust back box has corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2013 50,776 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 50,776 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 42,184 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 31,088 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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AF08 ACS is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AF08 ACS, 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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AF08 ACS is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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