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AF08 UTD

2008 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,498 mi
Last recorded74,498 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 74,498 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded but not excessive at time of test.

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 74,496 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded but not excessive at time of test.

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 73,562 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 22 Oct 2020 72,962 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 72,174 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 70,575 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 68,085 miles

Oil leak Oil sump seriously corroded. ()

Fail 30 Oct 2017 68,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak Radiator leaking. ()

Oil leak Oil sump seriously corroded. ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 65,790 miles

Coolant leak Radiator, (topped up for emission test) ()

Engine sump corroded and damp

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 65,790 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak Radiator, (topped up for emission test) ()

Engine oil level low

Engine sump corroded and damp

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 54,590 miles

Nearside Front child seat fitted

clutch pedal rubber missing

coolant leak

Fail 15 Oct 2015 54,590 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly upper attachment rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front child seat fitted

clutch pedal rubber missing

coolant leak

Pass 27 Oct 2014 44,170 miles

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

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

front exhaust bracket corroded and all exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 5 Aug 2013 33,371 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)

rear exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2012 27,663 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 24,347 miles

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

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

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

nearside front brake disc is worn slightly

nearside rear tyre has a nail with in the side wall area

offside front brake disc is worn slightly

offside front tyre has three nails in it

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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 UTD is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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