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AF08 VGW

2008 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,501 mi
Last recorded106,501 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 106,501 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 103,946 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 103,946 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 101,117 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 98,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 95,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 87,574 miles

Nearside & offside sills damaged

Nearside number plate light dull

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight blow from exhaust front pipe flexi joint

Pass 3 Jul 2014 68,609 miles

Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Possible coolant leak from radiator

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Jul 2014 68,609 miles

Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Possible coolant leak from radiator

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2013 55,763 miles

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

back box corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsf driveshaft seal area damp

radiator leak

Fail 3 Jul 2013 55,759 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

back box corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsf driveshaft seal area damp

radiator leak

Pass 18 Jul 2012 47,724 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm & has a nail in

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Unable to check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2012 47,724 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear side light has a bulb off

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm & has a nail in

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Unable to check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2011 37,264 miles

Front brake discs worn & corroded

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

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 VGW is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VGW, 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 VGW registered?

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

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