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AF08 BSL

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,077 mi
Last recorded125,077 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 BSL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 125,077 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 120,622 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front bumper has damage but is secure

parking brake just met min requiment

Fail 21 May 2024 120,620 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front bumper has damage but is secure

parking brake just met min requiment

Pass 14 Jun 2023 116,063 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 116,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 107,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front bumper slightly damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general under body rust

Pass 28 Jul 2021 100,677 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 97,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 93,889 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 93,880 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Both O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 89,991 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 89,991 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 85,796 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 85,796 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 82,728 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 78,249 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 71,531 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 65,470 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 57,565 miles

radiator insecure

Fail 12 Jul 2012 57,565 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre worn to limit

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit

radiator insecure

wipers starting to smear

Pass 27 Jul 2011 43,398 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 BSL is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BSL, 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 BSL registered?

AF08 BSL is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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