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AF08 ARP

2008 Fiat Grand Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,799 mi
Last recorded103,799 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Grand Punto60,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 ARP
MakeFiat
ModelGrand Punto
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 103,799 miles

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

Nearside handbrake low performance

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 103,799 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside handbrake low performance

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 98,609 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 92,106 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 92,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 86,718 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 86,718 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 84,362 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases jiont (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short wheel arch cover missing (1.9.2b)

Pass 31 May 2015 80,748 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 76,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 65,591 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 53,129 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 37,126 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

Fail 31 May 2011 37,126 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

How Reliable is the Fiat Grand Punto?

Based on 118,499 MOT tests across 7,649 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
5,651
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
7,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 2,845
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,642
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,553
position lamp(s) not working 1,166
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AF08 ARP is a 2008 Fiat Grand Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2008 Fiat Grand Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 60,578 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 Grand Punto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 2,845 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF08 ARP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Grand Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Fiat Grand Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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

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