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AG08 WYJ

2008 Fiat Punto

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

91,560 mi
Last recorded91,560 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 WYJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 91,560 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both sides at rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 91,550 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides at front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both sides at rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 83,932 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 81,425 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 81,420 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

engine light on outer skin on rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2015 73,557 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 73,557 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 68,514 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing.

Fail 7 Feb 2015 68,514 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing.

Pass 13 Feb 2014 61,988 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre uneven wear

Fail 13 Feb 2014 61,977 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre uneven wear

Pass 5 Feb 2013 56,421 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 56,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 49,463 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 41,430 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 41,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AG08 WYJ is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WYJ, 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 WYJ registered?

AG08 WYJ is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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