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AF08 VAW

2008 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,156 mi
Last recorded135,156 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 135,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect needs changing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside headlamp lens misting

Fail 2 Mar 2020 135,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect needs changing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside headlamp lens misting

Pass 12 Aug 2018 124,084 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 112,928 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 106,194 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewalls beginning to perish

Fail 20 May 2016 106,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre sidewalls beginning to perish

Pass 28 May 2015 98,978 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 89,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2014 89,812 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 83,423 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 77,496 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 59,936 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 VAW is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VAW, 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 VAW registered?

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

Is AF08 VAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 VAW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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