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AF08 CEB

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,364 mi
Last recorded96,364 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 CEB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 96,364 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 96,361 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre obviously under inflated Both rear (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 87,341 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 87,280 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 68,346 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 52,116 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 52,116 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 42,015 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 33,449 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Jan 2018 24,818 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Fail 22 Jan 2018 24,818 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 14 Jul 2017 24,415 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 23,656 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 23,636 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 22,651 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 21,286 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 20,126 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 18,544 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 15,994 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 CEB is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 CEB, 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 CEB registered?

AF08 CEB is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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