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AG08 PLV

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

132,654 mi
Last recorded132,654 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 PLV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2019 132,654 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering subframe (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres close to limit

corrosion to suspension components front and rear

corrosion to under side front and rear

perishing to suspension bushes front and rear

Pass 10 Aug 2018 120,744 miles

subframe corroded

Front reg deteriorated

Offside Mirror glass broken

Offside Rear Upper sidelight out

Fail 10 Aug 2018 120,744 miles

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

Front reg deteriorated

Offside Mirror glass broken

Offside Rear Upper sidelight out

subframe corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2017 106,261 miles

Front reg deteriorated

OS Mirror glass cracked

OSR upper sidelight out

Wipers poor

Fail 10 Aug 2017 106,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front reg deteriorated

OS Mirror glass cracked

OSR upper sidelight out

Wipers poor

Pass 15 Aug 2016 97,034 miles

Front discs & pads worn

Offside Front Mirror and glass damaged but not affecting view to rear

Oil lea at sump (Porous)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 97,034 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi damaged (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front discs & pads worn

Nearside Front Tyre very worn on outer shoulder

Nearside Front Wheel is dented on inner bead

Nearside Rear Tyre very worn on shoulder & perished

Offside Front Mirror and glass damaged but not affecting view to rear

Offside Front Tyre worn on shoulder

Oil lea at sump (Porous)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 85,100 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 85,100 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

OSF brake shim touching disc causing squeek

Pass 6 Feb 2014 70,377 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 70,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 60,202 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 60,202 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 48,905 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 37,482 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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AG08 PLV is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 PLV, 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 PLV registered?

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

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