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AF08 CBL

2008 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,016 mi
Last recorded85,016 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 85,016 miles

Front nearside and offside top strut mounts slightly worn

Pass 5 Jun 2017 78,187 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly also noise heard from it when turning wheel. advise further inspection. (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 70,250 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 70,250 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6mm and smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 63,280 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 63,280 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 53,204 miles

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

n/s/f brake wear indicator broken

o/s/f wiper leaving streak

rear back box corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2014 53,204 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)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f brake wear indicator broken

o/s/f wiper leaving streak

rear back box corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2013 45,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 Jun 2013 45,881 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 34,347 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 21,755 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)

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 CBL is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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