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AM08 VCE

2008 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

130,322 mi
Last recorded130,322 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 VCE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 130,322 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 130,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 121,175 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 121,082 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 107,199 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 107,199 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 93,435 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 93,425 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 80,196 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak on engine ()

Fail 15 Mar 2017 80,112 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (7.1.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak on engine ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 73,864 miles

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

Nearside Front steering rack tie rod ball joint slight play

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

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

Offside Front steering rack tie rod ball joint slight play

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 73,864 miles

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

Nearside Front steering rack tie rod ball joint slight play

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front steering rack tie rod ball joint slight play

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 60,610 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 52,581 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 44,860 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 44,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 37,081 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 28,220 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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AM08 VCE is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AM08 VCE, 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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AM08 VCE is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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