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AF08 VRA

2008 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,753 mi
Last recorded59,753 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 59,753 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 59,690 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 55,233 miles

Back box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2019 54,362 miles

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 4 Jul 2018 51,316 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 6 Jul 2017 46,452 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 4 Jul 2016 41,888 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 41,888 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 36,497 miles

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 14 Jul 2014 32,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 32,033 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 27,919 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 27,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 23,418 miles

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

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 3 Aug 2011 20,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Offside Inner Front 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 VRA is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VRA, 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 VRA registered?

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

Is AF08 VRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 VRA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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