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AF08 CBT

2008 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,361 mi
Last recorded97,361 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 97,361 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust outer casing corodded

Fail 24 Mar 2020 97,361 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust outer casing corodded

Pass 22 Nov 2018 83,663 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 83,661 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 75,908 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 75,908 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect x2 (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 67,709 miles

both sides front chassis legs damaged but not adversly affecting braking or steering

exhaust corroded

front brake pads thin

oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2016 67,534 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both sides front chassis legs damaged but not adversly affecting braking or steering

exhaust corroded

front brake pads thin

oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2015 61,257 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 48,574 miles

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

repair to front end crash damage. however all components secure and safe

Fail 5 Dec 2014 48,574 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

repair to front end crash damage. however all components secure and safe

Fail 14 Jan 2014 40,035 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 40,035 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 38,153 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 34,842 miles

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

nearsid front wiper not clearing screen effectively

Pass 9 Dec 2011 29,406 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 26,515 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 26,515 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 CBT is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CBT, 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 CBT registered?

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

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