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AF08 AKC

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,415 mi
Last recorded55,415 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 55,415 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 55,415 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox corroded, weakened and holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 49,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 49,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 46,589 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 46,578 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 74,863 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 74,791 miles

centre rear s/belt clasp cover missing

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2021 45,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer coroded

Pass 4 Jul 2019 45,047 miles

Central Rear seat belt clasp cover missing

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

ex back box corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2018 43,865 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 42,747 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 11 Jul 2017 42,747 miles

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

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2017 42,592 miles

Cracking to outer walls of tyres

Offside Front Tyre wearing close to wear indicators

Rear Exhaust box outer casing corroded

Seat belt buckle casing, missing but buckle still works

Fail 21 Mar 2017 42,592 miles

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

Cracking to outer walls of tyres

Offside Front Tyre wearing close to wear indicators

Rear Exhaust box outer casing corroded

Seat belt buckle casing, missing but buckle still works

Pass 22 Mar 2016 39,828 miles

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 35,131 miles

All tyres have slight cracks to outer side wall

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

Rear centre seat belt buckle cover missing

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2014 31,266 miles

Outer cover is missing from rear centre seat belt (still works).

Slight cracking to side wall of tyres.

Fail 29 Jul 2013 26,877 miles

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

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

Centre rear seat belt buckle outer cover missing

Slight cracking to side wall of rear tyres

Pass 19 Jun 2012 21,317 miles

Slight cracking to side wall of O/S/R tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2011 16,982 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 AKC is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AKC, 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 AKC registered?

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

Is AF08 AKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 AKC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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