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AF08 CGS

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,226 mi
Last recorded38,226 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 38,226 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 36,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 35,417 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 35,417 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 34,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 33,215 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 33,215 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 32,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 31,698 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 30,698 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 29,658 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 28,238 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 27,480 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 27,480 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 26,157 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 24,557 miles

Both front tyres worn to excess on inner edges and starting to perish.

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 wiper blade split.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 23,493 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 22,560 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 19,508 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 19,508 miles

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

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 CGS is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CGS, 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 CGS registered?

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

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