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AM08 VLK

2008 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,017 mi
Last recorded101,017 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 101,017 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 97,256 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 92,844 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 87,964 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 78,021 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 78,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 77,571 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2019 75,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust rear box outer skin split

Fail 2 Apr 2019 75,138 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust rear box outer skin split

Pass 5 Apr 2018 73,169 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking in tread

exhaust rear box outer skin split

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge & showing signs of cracking outer wall

Fail 5 Apr 2018 73,166 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking in tread

exhaust rear box outer skin split

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge & showing signs of cracking outer wall

Pass 4 Apr 2017 70,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

exhaust rear box outer skin split

Fail 4 Apr 2017 70,815 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

exhaust rear box outer skin split

Pass 5 Apr 2016 68,379 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust box outer skin split

Fail 5 Apr 2016 68,379 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

rear exhaust box outer skin split

Pass 8 Apr 2015 65,999 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 63,417 miles

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

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 8 Apr 2013 60,279 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 47,378 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 33,025 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 VLK is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VLK, 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 VLK registered?

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

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