CarVerify

Free Car Check

AF08 BPT

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

181,626 mi
Last recorded181,626 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 BPT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2019 181,626 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear wheels buckled

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2018 168,461 miles

eml on

slight play to rack inner joints

Fail 4 Apr 2018 168,218 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

eml on

slight play to rack inner joints

Pass 11 Apr 2017 152,143 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 3 Apr 2017 151,950 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 131,717 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 131,717 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 108,999 miles

exhaust tail box corroded

front brake pads and discs worn

Fail 31 Mar 2015 108,712 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust tail box corroded

front brake pads and discs worn

Pass 27 Mar 2014 76,023 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 27 Mar 2013 52,599 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

exhaust tailbox corroded and slight leak

offside rear tyre perished/cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2013 52,599 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

exhaust tailbox corroded and slight leak

offside rear tyre perished/cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2012 33,484 miles

Front discs worn.

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)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 18,766 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
Full Fiat Punto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AF08 BPT is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc 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 BPT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF08 BPT?

You can check the full history of AF08 BPT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AF08 BPT registered?

AF08 BPT is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is AF08 BPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 BPT shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF08 BPT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AF08 BPT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.