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AM08 VGJ

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,669 mi
Last recorded84,669 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 VGJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 84,669 miles

Rear Exhaust back box corroded & peeling

Fail 27 Jul 2019 84,367 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded & peeling

Pass 9 Aug 2018 69,838 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 69,838 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 63,304 miles

1)Both front tyres small cut on inner tread no cords/ply exposed.(2)Offside rear tyre surface cracking poor condition.

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake discs inner face pitted round edge. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% advise repair (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 63,304 miles

1)Both front tyres small cut on inner tread no cords/ply exposed.(2)Offside rear tyre surface cracking poor condition.

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake discs inner face pitted round edge. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% advise repair (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 58,898 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear exhaust box slightly deterioated

Fail 1 Jul 2016 58,898 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads getting low

rear exhaust box slightly deterioated

Pass 4 Jun 2015 52,956 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 52,956 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 45,456 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 39,002 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 30,439 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 72,802 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 27,802 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 21,938 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 21,595 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 21,595 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VGJ is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue 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 VGJ, 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 VGJ registered?

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

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