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AF08 ARW

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,881 mi
Last recorded95,881 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2020 95,881 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 88,861 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 88,857 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 82,334 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 82,320 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 76,699 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 71,896 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 64,474 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 57,399 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre rear seatbelt buckle casing missing but still working

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine oil level low

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 13 Jun 2014 57,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside 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 Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre rear seatbelt buckle casing missing but still working

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine oil level low

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 29 Jun 2013 50,483 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI-SLIP MISSING

EXHAUST BACKBOX IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 29 Jun 2013 50,479 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI-SLIP MISSING

EXHAUST BACKBOX IN POOR CONDITION

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 43,185 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 36,491 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 36,478 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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 ARW is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ARW, 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 ARW registered?

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

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