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AF08 AJL

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

261,053 mi
Last recorded261,053 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 AJL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2019 261,053 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 22 Jun 2019 260,939 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jun 2018 152,034 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

o/s headlamp deteriorating

Pass 21 Jun 2017 141,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 141,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 135,515 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Rear both seats have child seats fitted

Rear box corroding

battery slightly loose

oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2016 135,508 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed waLL (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Rear both seats have child seats fitted

Rear box corroding

battery slightly loose

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 129,700 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust front to rear corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 123,919 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 109,636 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 85,609 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 85,053 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2011 59,279 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 59,279 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 AJL is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AJL, 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 AJL registered?

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

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