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AF08 TRP

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,193 mi
Last recorded116,193 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 116,193 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 116,193 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 112,410 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 109,028 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 109,028 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 105,807 miles

Offside Rear tyre and wheel slight mishape

Fail 17 Sep 2019 105,726 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 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear tyre and wheel slight mishaped

Pass 3 Sep 2018 100,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 88,314 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 88,266 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 75,096 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 61,859 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear upper side light inop

rear silencer showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2014 52,861 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 52,861 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 45,868 miles

rear tyres slightly perished on edges

Pass 3 Jul 2012 39,337 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 39,150 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 29,322 miles

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

condition of front brake discs

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 TRP is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TRP, 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 TRP registered?

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

Is AF08 TRP safe to buy?

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