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AM08 VGX

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,531 mi
Last recorded93,531 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 93,531 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 83,951 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 73,151 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 55,917 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 55,917 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 51,142 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 46,989 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint n/s - o/s ? (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 46,989 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint n/s - o/s ? (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 42,063 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 42,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 38,472 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 34,547 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 29,336 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 28,409 miles

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 17 May 2011 21,475 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 VGX is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 AM08 VGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM08 VGX registered?

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

Is AM08 VGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 VGX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AM08 VGX have outstanding finance?

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