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AM08 VJF

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,330 mi
Last recorded82,330 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 82,330 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 79,673 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 79,663 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 77,511 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 75,488 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 75,454 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 73,330 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 71,152 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 71,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 70,370 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 67,925 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 65,818 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 65,762 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 100,579 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 87,806 miles

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2014 77,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2013 42,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 37,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2011 33,247 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 33,240 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE WORN VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

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 VJF is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VJF, 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 VJF registered?

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

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