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AF08 BTC

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,949 mi
Last recorded52,949 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 52,949 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

rear axle corroded

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2024 52,077 miles

rear exhaust corroded

suspension components corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2023 50,696 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2022 49,288 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2021 48,547 miles

rear exhaust corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2021 48,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2020 47,313 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 41,899 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 37,388 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 34,536 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 34,536 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 31,897 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 29,716 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 26,801 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 24,361 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)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 24,361 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 21,188 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 18,215 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 BTC is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BTC, 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 BTC registered?

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

Is AF08 BTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 BTC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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