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AK58 UJW

2008 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,104 mi
Last recorded117,104 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 UJW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 117,104 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front oil leak

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer case (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 117,104 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front oil leak

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer case (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 116,921 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front mirror has tape on it

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 93,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 88,048 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 79,460 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 79,460 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 72,379 miles

Nearside driveshaft has slight oil seapage

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2014 72,379 miles

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

Nearside driveshaft has slight oil seapage

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2013 64,288 miles

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2013 64,288 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

n/s/f tyre on limit requires replacing

Pass 20 Sep 2012 51,313 miles

Front wipers smeary

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2012 51,189 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Front wipers smeary

Pass 22 Sep 2011 38,308 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s wiper 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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AK58 UJW is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AK58 UJW, 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 AK58 UJW registered?

AK58 UJW is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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