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AM08 UZF

2008 Fiat Punto

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,505 mi
Last recorded129,505 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 UZF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 129,505 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub/axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 122,329 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 117,075 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 110,616 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 110,552 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 101,251 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 101,217 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak just before silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 92,976 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 92,976 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 88,792 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 85,472 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 85,464 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 81,786 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 81,786 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached Top mounting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Aug 2018 81,786 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached Top mounting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2018 72,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe join. (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 60,849 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 60,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 48,400 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 47,277 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 44,153 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 44,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 39,109 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 36,012 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 32,629 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 28,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 28,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AM08 UZF is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AM08 UZF, 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 AM08 UZF registered?

AM08 UZF is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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