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AF08 APD

2008 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

88,560 mi
Last recorded88,560 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 88,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight scoring to inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Fail 1 Oct 2025 88,558 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight scoring to inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

general corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Pass 18 Oct 2024 84,954 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 83,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 82,534 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 70,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Outer exhaust silencer skin corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2021 70,231 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Outer exhaust silencer skin corroded

engine oil topped up prior to test

Pass 8 Sep 2020 67,480 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

general surface corrosion underside

rear exhaust silencer has corrosion to outer skin

Pass 4 Nov 2019 64,764 miles

Offside Rear offside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat

Fail 1 Nov 2019 64,759 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak the flange on the cat what joins to the flange on the center pipe. Lamba range 0.97 to 1.03 reading is 1.716 (8.2.2.1 (b))

Central Front Exhaust system insecure bracket has broke away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear offside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat

Pass 25 Oct 2018 59,587 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 59,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 54,418 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2017 54,418 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear exhaust corroded

front tyres low on edges

Pass 12 Apr 2017 52,819 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 12 Apr 2017 52,819 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2016 50,538 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall cracked

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 12 Apr 2016 50,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall cracked

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2015 47,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2013 40,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Jun 2012 34,862 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 34,862 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 27,938 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 APD 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 65.2%.

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

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