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AF08 ALZ

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,992 mi
Last recorded68,992 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 ALZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 68,992 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 63,814 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 63,814 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 62,958 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 62,958 miles

All direction indicators not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 58,921 miles

Coolant leak water pump ()

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 58,902 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 join after cat (8.2.2.1 (b))

Coolant leak water pump ()

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 51,148 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 45,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing and tread wearing unevenly

Pass 26 Jul 2016 41,099 miles

Nearside Rear Showing early signs of perishing

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2016 41,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Showing early signs of perishing

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing and has small cut in tread

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2015 36,687 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 36,668 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

tyre sidewalls showing deterioration +cuts to sidewall on n/s/f

Pass 24 Jul 2014 32,244 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 27,236 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 27,225 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 21,728 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 16,475 miles

grease leaking out from offside inner driveshaft gaiter

nearside front tyre at minimum tread depth on inner tread area

slight oil leak onto nearside driveshaft from gear selector shaft oil seal

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 ALZ is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ALZ, 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 ALZ registered?

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

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