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AF08 VJS

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,479 mi
Last recorded49,479 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 VJS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2020 49,479 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2019 45,973 miles

Nearside Rear sill slight damage

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slightly broken glass mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tailgate slight damage

Fail 22 Sep 2019 45,973 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear sill slight damage

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slightly broken glass mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tailgate slight damage

Pass 26 Jul 2018 41,351 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 37,672 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside and outside edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside and outside edge

Fail 31 Jul 2017 37,611 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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside and outside edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside and outside edge

Pass 28 Jul 2016 32,626 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 32,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside 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)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 27,958 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 23,108 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 20,143 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 14,917 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 11,419 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 VJS is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VJS, 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 VJS registered?

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

Is AF08 VJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 VJS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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