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AF08 ASG

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

140,558 mi
Last recorded140,558 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 ASG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 140,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

boot will not open

underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2026 140,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

boot will not open

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2025 133,237 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 133,173 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 120,403 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 116,650 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 112,075 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 112,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2021 106,679 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2021 106,678 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 101,047 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2020 101,045 miles

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

Both rear springs corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2019 95,759 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 90,553 miles

both front indicators slightly discoloured

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2017 85,360 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front indicators slightly discoloured

high handbrake travel

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2016 78,459 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 79,452 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Front 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 17 Feb 2015 73,026 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 66,938 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 25 Jun 2013 57,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 57,142 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 57,140 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 45,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2012 45,529 miles

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2011 35,036 miles

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 ASG is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ASG, 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 ASG registered?

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

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