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AF08 VDH

2008 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,782 mi
Last recorded102,782 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 102,782 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 102,782 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 95,583 miles

Gearbox mounting defective spliting ()

lambda sensor loose

Fail 23 Sep 2019 95,583 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective spliting ()

lambda sensor loose

Pass 24 Sep 2018 81,142 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 81,098 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 66,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Fail 25 May 2017 66,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 18 May 2016 52,787 miles

front brake discs lipped, pads 6 - 7mm

Pass 15 May 2015 45,741 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 45,741 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 38,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

scratches on nearside door and off side door

Pass 20 May 2013 32,278 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust coroded

Various body work damage roung paint work.

Pass 29 May 2012 27,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2011 22,352 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 22,352 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front discs worn

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 VDH 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 62.5%.

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 VDH, 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 VDH registered?

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

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