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AF08 ARK

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,933 mi
Last recorded105,933 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 105,933 miles

Engine oil level is just visible on dipstick!! Advised investigate.

Pass 12 Aug 2024 98,337 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 98,292 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

play to o/s/f lower suspension arm bush

unable to open rear doors from inside

Pass 13 Sep 2022 97,802 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.5m (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

o/s front headlight slightly out of focus

slight play to steering system

Pass 26 Aug 2021 96,719 miles

slight play to front steering system

Fail 23 Aug 2021 96,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight play to front steering system

Pass 22 Aug 2020 93,271 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Aug 2019 89,678 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 89,678 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2018 83,931 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 83,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 79,116 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2016 73,947 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 68,067 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 61,238 miles

front brake pads starting to wear

Pass 6 Jun 2013 84,687 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 84,687 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 43,455 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 43,455 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 34,446 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 34,446 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 ARK is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 ARK, 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 ARK registered?

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

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