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AF08 CGP

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,579 mi
Last recorded115,579 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 CGP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 115,579 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 115,579 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 110,628 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective has a play ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear shockers both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 110,628 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Gearbox mounting defective has a play ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear shockers both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 106,332 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2023 106,332 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 100,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer treads are worn smooth (twin depth treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer treads are worn smooth (twin depth treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer treads are worn smooth (twin depth treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front plastic bonnet trim loose

Fail 21 Jan 2022 100,314 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x 2 (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Emissions not tested box excessive leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer treads are worn smooth (twin depth treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer treads are worn smooth (twin depth treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer treads are worn smooth (twin depth treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front plastic bonnet trim loose

Pass 18 Jan 2021 95,364 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2021 95,364 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working x 2 (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 90,100 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 87,061 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 83,699 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 80,503 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 80,502 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 77,379 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 77,379 miles

Nearside Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 72,336 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre has a slight cut to the outer side wall

offside front tyre is wearing on the inside

Pass 23 Oct 2013 65,340 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 65,340 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 43,777 miles

gearbox leaking oil

Pass 17 May 2011 28,459 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 CGP is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CGP, 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 CGP is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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