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AF08 AWL

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,506 mi
Last recorded92,506 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 92,506 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

accident damage to the nearside rear quarter

offside and nearside front inner arch covers are damaged/ loose

Fail 4 Sep 2018 92,505 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

accident damage to the nearside rear quarter

offside and nearside front inner arch covers are damaged/ loose

Pass 20 Sep 2017 85,106 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

Fail 19 Sep 2017 85,105 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 11 Jul 2016 76,163 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 76,162 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 68,944 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear wheel trim badly damaged

offside parking brake effort is slightly low- overall efficiency passed

the rear section of the exhaust is deteriorated/corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2015 68,944 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear wheel trim badly damaged

offside parking brake effort is slightly low- overall efficiency passed

the rear section of the exhaust is deteriorated/corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2014 63,009 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 57,201 miles

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

it is recomended that springs should be replaced in pairs

nearside front tyre badly worn on outside shoulder and worn close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 1 Jul 2013 57,154 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

it is recomended that springs should be replaced in pairs

nearside front tyre badly worn on outside shoulder and worn close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

spare flat

Pass 14 Jun 2012 50,332 miles

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

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

n/s front coil spring bottom coil missing

Fail 30 Jun 2011 38,265 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 38,265 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)

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 AWL is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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