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AF08 AMB

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,945 mi
Last recorded90,945 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 90,945 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 86,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 82,429 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint /back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT 2209 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 82,429 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint /back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT 2209 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 78,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 76,768 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 71,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 67,546 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 62,651 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 56,697 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 50,635 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 45,008 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 37,846 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 34,118 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 29,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 29,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 AMB is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AMB, 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 AMB registered?

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

Is AF08 AMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 AMB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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