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AF08 VAC

2008 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,104 mi
Last recorded87,104 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 87,104 miles

Offside Rear sill had repair done

Fail 6 Nov 2019 87,075 miles

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

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

Offside Rear sill had repair done

Pass 28 Oct 2018 80,849 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2018 80,849 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 73,905 miles

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Fail 3 Nov 2017 73,903 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 22 Oct 2016 67,524 miles

Exhaust Tail Silencer Corroded.

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 54,183 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 47,394 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 47,393 miles

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 41,329 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 30,163 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 12,580 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 VAC 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 69.2%.

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 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 VAC, 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 VAC registered?

AF08 VAC is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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