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AM08 VPA

2008 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,615 mi
Last recorded92,615 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2021 92,615 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 77,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 76,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 71,847 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 66,132 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 65,893 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 55,199 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 55,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake wear cable broken

Nearside Oil leak gearbox seal ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 53,926 miles

Rear both outer sidewalls perishing

Pass 10 Feb 2015 46,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 9 Feb 2015 46,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 10 Feb 2014 37,244 miles

front to rear and rear brake pipes greased

Pass 24 Apr 2013 33,945 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 29,647 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 29,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 24,482 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 VPA is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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