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AF08 CBR

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,718 mi
Last recorded138,718 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 138,718 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector lens damaged

Nearside Rear tyre slightly scuffing on inner edge

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 127,725 miles

o/s rear hand brake effort low

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 127,725 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

o/s rear hand brake effort low

Pass 17 Aug 2018 112,996 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2018 112,996 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2017 100,260 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 100,154 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 22 Jul 2016 83,856 miles

Front both tyres heavy wear on edges and 3mm

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

Offside Rear tyre stepped on outer and wearing

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2016 83,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175 65 r15 84t (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front both tyres heavy wear on edges and 3mm

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

Offside Rear tyre stepped on outer and wearing

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2015 66,835 miles

exhaust system corroded

tow bar fitted with 7 pin socket

Fail 7 Jul 2015 66,835 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

tow bar fitted with 7 pin socket

Pass 11 Jul 2014 61,452 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre 6 years old

Pass 9 Jul 2013 51,659 miles

front brake pads worn slightly

rear silencer box corroded

tow bar fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2013 51,659 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres close to legal limit

front brake pads worn slightly

rear silencer box corroded

tow bar fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2012 40,903 miles

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2011 30,047 miles

heavy rusting on rear silencer

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 CBR is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CBR, 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 CBR registered?

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

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