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AF08 AKA

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

157,371 mi
Last recorded157,371 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 157,371 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 157,371 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 155,309 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 155,308 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Major leak of gases near flexi pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Engine mounting missing Engine mount bush missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2022 145,910 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 145,910 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 133,650 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 133,650 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 123,542 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre osf outer sidewall + tread getting low & wear to inner edge ()

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight transmission oil weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

osr tyre tread getting low

Fail 29 Jun 2020 123,531 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre osf outer sidewall + tread getting low & wear to inner edge ()

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight transmission oil weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nsr footbrake effort slightly low,slight bind to osr brake,osr tyre tread getting low

Pass 2 Jul 2019 118,041 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 118,036 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 106,680 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 106,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 83,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 83,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 64,094 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 57,848 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 51,741 miles

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

rear back box rusty

Fail 3 Jul 2014 51,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear back box rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2013 44,476 miles

rear exhaust back box rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2012 38,087 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 29,673 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 AKA is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 AKA, 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 AKA registered?

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

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