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AF08 TMW

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,192 mi
Last recorded112,192 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 112,192 miles

Reverse lamp is inoperative

Fail 31 Jan 2026 112,189 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section is leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb is in incorrect position (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Reverse lamp is inoperative

Pass 20 Jan 2025 109,592 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 109,592 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 105,337 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 105,337 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 102,308 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 99,941 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 97,010 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 92,580 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 87,701 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 87,652 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.267 (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 84,916 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 84,916 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail both side (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 81,892 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

exhaust flex worn

oil leaks

Fail 6 Aug 2015 81,890 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

exhaust flex worn

oil leaks

Pass 6 Aug 2014 71,144 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust corroded

front exhaust flex joint worn

oil leaks

travel in handbrake

Pass 6 Aug 2013 61,370 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rear silence corroded

offide front tyre tread low

Fail 6 Aug 2013 61,370 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust rear silence corroded

offide front tyre tread low

Pass 14 Aug 2012 50,411 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

engine sump corroded and leaking oil

exhaust rear silencer corroded

nearside front door check strap insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2011 39,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

front disc inner faces corroded

travel in handbrake

Fail 9 Aug 2011 39,041 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

front disc inner faces corroded

travel in handbrake

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 TMW is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc 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 TMW, 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 TMW registered?

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

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