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AF08 ASE

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,462 mi
Last recorded82,462 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 82,462 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 82,458 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive both driveshafts seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 80,310 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 80,310 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 78,351 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 78,287 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 76,009 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 75,960 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 71,660 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 67,516 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s/r handbrake may need attention next sevice

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2018 67,516 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s/r handbrake may need attention next sevice

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2017 65,299 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 65,262 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both bulbs faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure pinch bolt insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 60,352 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 55,871 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 50,381 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 50,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 44,333 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 44,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 34,278 miles

Coolant leak

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 ASE is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ASE, 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 ASE is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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