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AF08 AFM

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,241 mi
Last recorded66,241 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 AFM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 66,241 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 65,190 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 63,557 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 62,330 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 62,279 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 61,032 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 59,719 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 56,974 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 53,063 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear both rear doors hard to open when using outer handles

Pass 20 Jul 2018 51,563 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 49,625 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 46,321 miles

Nearside Front tyre nail in tread.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust rust.

Pass 18 Jul 2015 41,624 miles

Centre seat belt casing broken, mechanism still works. attention required.

Offside rear coil spring corroded.

Offside rear upper side light not working.

Rear exhaust silencer casing split.

Slight scraping noise from nearside front wheel when turning,

Pass 12 Jul 2014 36,191 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2013 31,185 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 26,225 miles

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

rear exhaust excessively deteriorated

Fail 14 Jul 2012 26,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

frnt brake discs slightly worn and lipped

rear exhaust excessively deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2011 20,994 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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AF08 AFM is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AFM, 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 AFM registered?

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

Is AF08 AFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 AFM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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