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AG08 PLU

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 PLU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened noisy on rotation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion to front subframe. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount rough. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount rough. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested Due to condition of exhaust system. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust join detached. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion to front subframe. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 112,569 miles

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

advise rear exhaust box staring to deteriorate

Fail 9 Mar 2016 112,569 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both sides link arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

advise rear exhaust box staring to deteriorate

Pass 18 Mar 2015 96,036 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise engine oil leak

advise rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 Mar 2015 96,036 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise engine oil leak

advise rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Mar 2014 73,340 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 73,340 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 61,898 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 52,435 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2011 39,637 miles

Corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Drivers wiperblade splitting

Flat spot to O/s/r tyre tread

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 PLU is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 PLU, 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 PLU registered?

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

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