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AF08 TSB

2008 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,881 mi
Last recorded70,881 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 70,881 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 66,547 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 66,546 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 62,763 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 62,763 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 58,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Subframe corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2022 58,720 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Subframe corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2021 56,330 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 53,939 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 53,939 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 51,768 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 50,506 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 50,506 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 49,066 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on tread edges

Offside Rear Slight bind on brake

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 47,756 miles

Coolant leak Bottom of radiator ()

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 47,756 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak Bottom of radiator ()

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 45,323 miles

Offside front tyre worn on tread edge

Fail 17 Nov 2015 45,323 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on tread edge

Pass 8 Dec 2014 40,519 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 32,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

cracking in tread of o/s/r tyre

exhaust back box corroding

poor effort from parking brake

Pass 4 Dec 2013 32,120 miles

cracking in tread of o/s/r tyre

exhaust back box corroding

poor effort from parking brake

Pass 1 Dec 2012 28,023 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 28,023 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2011 22,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 22,815 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 TSB is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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