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AM08 ZVJ

2008 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

59,432 mi
Last recorded59,432 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 59,432 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating, and corroding.

Front brake discs wearing

O/S/F lower engine cover / guard loose

Rear coil springs corroding

Sign of gearbox / engine oil leaks

Fail 3 Apr 2017 59,432 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system deteriorating, and corroding.

Front brake discs wearing

O/S/F lower engine cover / guard loose

Rear coil springs corroding

Sign of gearbox / engine oil leaks

Pass 8 Apr 2016 52,817 miles

Oil Leaks

Exhaust corroding

Front brake discs worn--pads getting low

Front grille loose

O/S/F wheel arch liner loose

Fail 5 Apr 2016 52,817 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Exhaust corroding

Front brake discs worn--pads getting low

Front grille loose

N/S/F tyre bald on edges--main tread depth close to legal limit--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

O/S/F wheel arch liner loose

Oil Leaks

Pass 7 Mar 2015 45,598 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

brake servo corroded.

front brake discs worn.

n/s/front tyre worn on edges.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 7 Mar 2015 45,598 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

brake servo corroded.

front brake discs worn.

n/s/front tyre worn on edges.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 15 Mar 2014 42,451 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine breather hose perished/slight oil leak

front brake application /release uneven 25%

nsf tyre wearing on edges

osf wheel arch liner damaged/loose

rear exhaust section and mount corroding

Pass 15 Mar 2014 42,451 miles

engine breather hose perished/slight oil leak

front brake application /release uneven 25%

nsf tyre wearing on edges

osf wheel arch liner damaged/loose

rear exhaust section and mount corroding

Fail 28 Mar 2013 38,744 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front grill loose, osf lower trim/engine cover loose recommend attention

osf door lock damaged

osr coil spring corroding

rear exhaust section corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2013 38,744 miles

front grill loose, osf lower trim/engine cover loose recommend attention

osf door lock damaged

osr coil spring corroding

rear exhaust section corroding

Pass 2 Apr 2012 36,647 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

signs of coolant staining on radiator

Fail 30 Mar 2012 32,603 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

signs of coolant staining on radiator

Pass 1 Apr 2011 24,786 miles

front brake pads getting low & discs slightly worn.

n/s/rear tyre outer wall slight damage & slight bulges in tread.

o/s/front tyre just legal worn on inner edge.

rear exhaust silencer corroding.

signs of coolant leak from radiator.

slight gear box oil leak.

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 ZVJ is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 ZVJ, 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 ZVJ registered?

AM08 ZVJ is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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