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AF08 TVS

2008 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,272 mi
Last recorded90,272 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 90,272 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 89,231 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 85,857 miles

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft to gearbox seal leaking

Offside Front Inner drive shaft to gearbox seal leaking

Fail 27 Aug 2020 85,857 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing panel jagged edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim outer rim wheel severely damaged (5.2.3 (k))

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

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft to gearbox seal leaking

Offside Front Inner drive shaft to gearbox seal leaking

Pass 17 Aug 2019 79,554 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 9 Aug 2019 79,554 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 8 Aug 2018 72,239 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 72,239 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 69,886 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 63,571 miles

steering wheel has slight noise

Pass 7 Mar 2016 58,911 miles

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

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

Rear outer skin rusty

Pass 29 May 2015 57,905 miles

EXHAUST OUTERSKIN CORROSION

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 57,790 miles

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

REAR BOX OUTTER SKIN ROTTEN

REAR TYRE WALLS CRACKING UP

Pass 23 May 2014 54,341 miles

rear ehaust box rusted

Fail 23 May 2014 54,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil light on

rear ehaust box rusted

Fail 18 May 2013 45,991 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2013 45,991 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 36,694 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 36,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 May 2011 26,330 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 TVS is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TVS, 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 TVS registered?

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

Is AF08 TVS safe to buy?

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