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AF08 ADJ

2008 Fiat Punto

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,357 mi
Last recorded69,357 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 ADJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 69,357 miles

oil leak (around gear box)

Fail 24 May 2025 69,340 miles

Emissions unable to be completed insufficient oil. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

oil leak (around gear box)

Pass 24 May 2024 61,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2024 61,755 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 56,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flex worn & system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake cables outer split

Pass 9 May 2022 53,652 miles

all tyres feathering inner edges

Central Rear seat belt buckle cover missing

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

front exhaust flex / worn slight blow ,rear exhaust pin holed corroded slight blow

handbrake outer cables split/corroded

Pass 18 May 2021 51,423 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front tyres feathering/scrubbing inner edges

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

exhaust front flex worn,rear box outer skin corroded / slight blow

outer handbrake cables split/corroded

Fail 17 May 2021 51,423 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front tyres feathering/scrubbing inner edges

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

exhaust front flex worn,rear box outer skin corroded / slight blow

outer handbrake cables split/corroded

Pass 21 May 2020 50,186 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre feathering inner edge

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 May 2019 48,070 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but not blowing

Pass 21 May 2018 43,492 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 21 May 2018 43,492 miles

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 May 2017 38,618 miles

rear exhaust box slight blow

Fail 15 May 2017 38,618 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

rear exhaust box slight blow

Pass 25 Apr 2016 34,157 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2015 30,802 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but not blowing

Pass 6 May 2014 27,012 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 23,236 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 23,236 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2012 19,419 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 15,372 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 ADJ is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Silver 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 AF08 ADJ, 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 AF08 ADJ registered?

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

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