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AF08 ARG

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,190 mi
Last recorded123,190 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 123,190 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 123,190 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier plus terminals loose (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak lambda out on emissions, back box loose blowing emissions (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 117,730 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 113,865 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front headlamp insecure when bonnet opened, brackets snapped and previous temporary repair, advise replacement

Nearside Rear door hard to open, handle stiff, further investigation advised

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

Offside Front headlamps insecure when bonnet opened, brackets snapped and previous temporary repair, advise replacement

Offside Front inner wheel arch cover damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

boot hard to open, boot struts weak

minor oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2020 107,527 miles

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

under guard nsf insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2019 98,308 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 98,308 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Jul 2018 92,910 miles

Nearside Front top strut mount noisey

Offside Front top strut mount noisey

Rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Pass 31 Jul 2017 88,466 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear back box has slight leak (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 88,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure MOUNTS BROKEN (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm TRACKING PROBLEM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure MOUNTS BROKEN (1.7.3)

HANGING ITEMS REMOVED FROM OBSCURING DRIVERS VISION (MOT FAIL)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 80,032 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 79,988 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear handbrake poor

Pass 28 Jul 2015 74,445 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 69,366 miles

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

osr handbrake only just met effort

rear back box corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 58,769 miles

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

back box badly corroded

grinding from front wheels on rbt when brakes applied

Fail 27 Jun 2013 58,769 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

back box badly corroded

grinding from front wheels when on rbt

Pass 27 Jun 2012 50,303 miles

back box corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2011 41,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front off side tyre low tred inner edge front tyres wearing badly on inner edges

rear tyres starting to perish/ crack badly

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 ARG is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 ARG, 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 ARG registered?

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

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