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AF08 AKB

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,569 mi
Last recorded90,569 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 90,569 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged covers missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 90,562 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached locking devise (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function mounting (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged covers missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 81,271 miles

Offside Front suspension top mount bearing roughness

Pass 30 Aug 2016 68,181 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 68,162 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 60,309 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 60,179 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 54,368 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 50,962 miles

slight blow front pipe rear back box deteriation

Pass 1 Nov 2013 48,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 48,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 38,044 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 23,639 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 23,638 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 12,701 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 AKB is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AKB, 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 AKB registered?

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

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