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AF08 AFT

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,757 mi
Last recorded114,757 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 114,757 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 106,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

general corrosion under the body including suspension components

Pass 25 Aug 2022 103,066 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 175/65 R 15 (84H) ()

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp near/side and off/side (4.4.3 (b))

handbrake travel

Pass 23 Aug 2021 100,060 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 96,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. near/side slow in operation (41% out) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 96,952 miles

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. near/side slow in operation (41% out) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 93,989 miles

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer damaged at rear guide. No detriment to performance. (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 88,564 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust flexi section damaged

oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2018 88,544 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust flexi section damaged

oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2017 77,356 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 68,936 miles

Rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 26 Aug 2016 68,936 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe (7.1.1)

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

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Sep 2015 57,824 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 53,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 52,647 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 52,645 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2013 44,187 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 37,447 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 28,320 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 AFT is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AFT, 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 AFT registered?

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

Is AF08 AFT safe to buy?

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