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AF08 ALJ

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

150,460 mi
Last recorded150,460 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2025 150,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides of vehicle. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded.

Pass 18 Jul 2024 121,465 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 108,292 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 104,480 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 103,776 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 103,538 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 100,989 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 97,946 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 93,243 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 78,041 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 74,500 miles

both front shock absorbers slightly damp

nearside front brake warning wire broken

nearside rear shock absorber slight leak

offside rear shock absorber starting to rust

rear exhaust box starting to rust

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 4 Jul 2014 63,703 miles

both rear suspension coil springs surface rusting

nearside front brake warning wire damaged

nearside rear shock absorber slightly damp

offside rear shock absorber starting to rust

rear exhaust starting to rust

Pass 3 Jul 2013 51,145 miles

front tyre treads inner edges starting to wear

nearside rear shock absorber slightly damp

nearside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

rear exhaust starting to rust

rear tyres starting to perish and treads outer edges worn low

Pass 25 Jun 2012 38,210 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 27,329 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front tyre treads inner edges starting to wear

rear exhaust starting to rust

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 ALJ 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 100%.

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

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