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AF08 BPR

2008 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

98,157 mi
Last recorded98,157 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 BPR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 98,157 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 90,625 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

headlamp lense deteriorated both

Pass 6 May 2023 86,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 79,179 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 73,136 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 69,114 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 69,114 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 15 May 2019 69,148 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 59,134 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 55,631 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 51,573 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 46,780 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 42,504 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 37,066 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 32,877 miles

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

gearbox leak

oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2012 32,877 miles

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

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

gearbox leak

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2011 22,486 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 BPR is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BPR, 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 BPR registered?

AF08 BPR is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is AF08 BPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 BPR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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