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AF08 ALP

2008 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

70,448 mi
Last recorded70,448 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 ALP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 70,448 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2026 70,445 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 69,157 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 67,161 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 67,160 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 64,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 64,700 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 61,908 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 61,906 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 59,168 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 59,168 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 57,480 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 57,480 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 54,629 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 50,101 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 22 May 2017 45,806 miles

cracks to nearside rear tyre tread

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2016 42,220 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 38,498 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 34,906 miles

Rear tyres in poor condition

exhaust system corroded

suspension componets corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2014 34,906 miles

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

Rear tyres in poor condition

exhaust system corroded

suspension componets corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 30,995 miles

All tyres have cracks and cuts.

Exhaust rear section corroded

Nearside front wheel out of shape.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 26,835 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2011 22,525 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 ALP is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ALP, 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 ALP registered?

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

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