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AF08 AJS

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,865 mi
Last recorded98,865 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 98,865 miles

o/s front shocker top knotchy

o/s rear shocker dust cover loose

Fail 14 Sep 2021 98,865 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

o/s front shocker top knotchy

o/s rear shocker dust cover loose

Pass 17 Sep 2020 93,513 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 93,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 84,520 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 - 3mm & very worn on inner edge & wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm & wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 -2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 84,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 - 3mm & very worn on inner edge & wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm & wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 -2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 73,326 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 73,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 66,100 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 58,972 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 51,558 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 45,279 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 39,306 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 25 Jun 2012 32,639 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 26,300 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)

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 AJS is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AJS, 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 AJS registered?

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

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