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AM08 VLF

2008 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,848 mi
Last recorded132,848 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 132,848 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 128,489 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 124,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 119,309 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 113,778 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 103,148 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 87,788 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 79,348 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

backbox exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Fail 23 Apr 2015 79,348 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

backbox exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Pass 29 Apr 2014 70,128 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 58,886 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 46,371 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 10,508 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 10,508 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 VLF is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VLF, 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 VLF registered?

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

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The MOT history for AM08 VLF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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