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AG08 PLN

2008 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

127,670 mi
Last recorded127,670 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 PLN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 127,670 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 122,202 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 122,202 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 105,943 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 105,943 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 93,883 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 88,599 miles

Nearside Front lower boljoint hase some play

Nearside Rear coil spring coroded

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2021 83,618 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 83,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 76,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 76,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 67,740 miles

Exhaust rear silencer skin deteriorating

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 56,934 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 56,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 42,459 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 33,840 miles

Offside Front Upper suspension mount bearing slightly rough

Fail 24 Mar 2016 33,840 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 31,274 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 31,274 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 28,249 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 25,454 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 22,866 miles

engine breather pipe split

scratch on osf wing

Fail 21 Mar 2012 22,866 miles

engine breather pipe split

scratch on osf wing

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 19,433 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 19,433 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

breather pipes leaking oil plus split

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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AG08 PLN is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AG08 PLN, 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 AG08 PLN registered?

AG08 PLN is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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