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AF08 TPA

2008 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

142,767 mi
Last recorded142,767 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 142,767 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 142,007 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 26 Feb 2024 140,967 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 140,967 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 130,735 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 126,274 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 126,249 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2021 115,202 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Feb 2020 109,763 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 109,763 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 100,291 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 94,809 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn heavy on outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jul 2017 88,456 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear silencer outer casing deteriorating

Pass 16 Jul 2016 79,842 miles

rear silencer outer casing in poor condition

Pass 20 Jul 2015 69,794 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 69,794 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 59,168 miles

both rear tyres heavily cracked and perished on outer sidewalls

Fail 18 Jul 2014 59,168 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres heavily cracked and perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 19 Jul 2013 51,310 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 41,660 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 26,701 miles

both rear tyres perishing...

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 TPA is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 TPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF08 TPA registered?

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

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The MOT history for AF08 TPA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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