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AF08 ARA

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,080 mi
Last recorded114,080 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 114,080 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2024 106,272 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 106,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 103,684 miles

both front tyres worn low on tread

cooling fans always on

n/s front brake pad wear wiring damaged

o/s front lower suspension arm rear bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, just ok at time of test

o/s rear rigid brake pipe and ferrules corroded

rear axle, springs and shocks corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2023 103,684 miles

cooling fans always on

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction codes cleared, no repairs carried out, ok at time of test (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps one was missing and the other needed a bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front tyres worn low on tread

n/s front brake pad wear wiring damaged

o/s front lower suspension arm rear bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, just ok at time of test

o/s rear rigid brake pipe and ferrules corroded

rear axle, springs and shocks corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2022 102,797 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 98,945 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 92,694 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 86,117 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 80,149 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 80,149 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 72,489 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 73,486 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 64,518 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 64,518 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 56,112 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 48,055 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 48,055 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 39,121 miles

rear back box corroding

Pass 8 Jul 2011 30,948 miles

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

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 ARA is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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