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AF08 CAH

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,800 mi
Last recorded82,800 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 82,800 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 82,301 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 74,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange between Cat. and front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Nov 2017 62,698 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 62,698 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

engine man light on

Pass 15 Nov 2016 53,678 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 53,678 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

engine management fault warning lamp remains illuminated

Pass 29 Oct 2015 45,432 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 38,182 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2013 32,004 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 24,933 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 20,577 miles

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 CAH is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CAH, 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 CAH registered?

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

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