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AF08 TUS

2008 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,640 mi
Last recorded111,640 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 111,640 miles

Offside Front headlamp top mounting broken

front radiator support missing

Fail 23 Nov 2018 111,636 miles

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

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

Offside Front headlamp top mounting broken

front radiator support missing

Pass 23 Nov 2017 102,994 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust section deteriorating

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 102,985 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust section deteriorating

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 99,603 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut bearing sticking

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 31 Dec 2016 99,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Nearside Front Upper strut bearing sticking

Nearside Rear back up position lamp not working

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

Offside outer handbrake cable deteriorated

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 92,160 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Handbrake cable outer sheath deteriorated

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 92,158 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Handbrake cable outer sheath deteriorated

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 82,248 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2013 69,565 miles

rear box corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 61,346 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)

both rear tyres walls are cracked

rear exhaust box deterioated

Fail 22 Oct 2012 61,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

both rear tyres walls are cracked

rear exhaust box deterioated

Pass 20 Sep 2011 35,897 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 TUS is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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