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AJ08 COG

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,489 mi
Last recorded68,489 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 COG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 68,489 miles

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

rear suspension heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Mar 2025 65,233 miles

suspension in a rusty condition

Fail 14 Mar 2025 65,197 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 62,237 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear suspension components in a rusty condition

Fail 19 Mar 2024 62,235 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear suspension components in a rusty condition

Pass 11 Mar 2023 58,989 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 55,376 miles

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

rear exhaust and suspension in a rusty condition

Fail 12 Mar 2022 55,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

rear exhaust and suspension in a rusty condition

Pass 6 Mar 2021 52,419 miles

noise from o/s/f upper strut mount

Pass 18 Mar 2020 50,157 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2019 46,118 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 46,118 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 42,358 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2017 38,163 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 34,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 30,311 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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AJ08 COG is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 51,720 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 AJ08 COG, 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 14 years old, this Fiat Punto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AJ08 COG registered?

AJ08 COG is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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