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AF08 ARL

2008 Fiat Punto

Maroon Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,863 mi
Last recorded94,863 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 ARL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 94,863 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount noisy (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 93,776 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Wheel arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Passenger's door difficult to open from outside the vehicle

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's door difficult to open from outside the vehicle

Fail 24 Nov 2022 150,884 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant level below minimum

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Wheel arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Passenger's door difficult to open from outside the vehicle

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's door difficult to open from outside the vehicle

Pass 24 Nov 2021 95,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear doors difficult to open

Pass 3 Nov 2020 91,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Faded bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 89,787 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside bulb colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

Front upper shockbsober strutt mountings sight noise on lock to lock

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear body wheel arch damage

Offside Lower body sill damage

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 87,567 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 87,567 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 81,573 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 81,573 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 75,519 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Backbox deteriorated

Rear Heat shield insecure

Fail 31 May 2016 75,519 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Backbox deteriorated

Rear Heat shield insecure

Pass 27 May 2015 67,411 miles

backbox deteriorated

rear heatshield insecure

Fail 26 May 2015 67,411 miles

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

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

backbox deteriorated

n/s/r tyre sidewall deteriorated

o/s/r outer handbrake cable deteriorated

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 28 May 2014 57,889 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 57,885 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2013 48,908 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 48,908 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 40,474 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 31,728 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 31,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 ARL is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Maroon with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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