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AF08 TRN

2008 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,500 mi
Last recorded75,500 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 75,500 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 69,256 miles

offside rear shock damp

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2016 61,302 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 52,529 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 45,411 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 45,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 35,223 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 34,445 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

evidence of tyre contact at the off side front inner wing cover.

exhaust corrposion/evidence of leaks.

near side chassis section distorted.

near side front wiper blade rubber split and smearing the front screen.

near side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

off side front wiper blade rubber split.

Pass 3 Feb 2012 23,428 miles

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

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

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

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear,deep splits and is bald at the edge.

Fail 31 Jan 2012 23,349 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear,deep splits and is bald at the edge.

Pass 29 Apr 2011 17,622 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 TRN is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TRN, 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 TRN registered?

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

Is AF08 TRN safe to buy?

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