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AM08 ZVU

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,509 mi
Last recorded147,509 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2020 147,509 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 129,779 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside sill corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 118,175 miles

Offside Rear Outer door handle broken

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 97,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer door handle broken but still operational

Pass 12 Feb 2016 82,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 77,598 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2015 77,598 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2014 72,171 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 66,998 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 54,735 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 54,730 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2011 38,467 miles

wipers smeering slighty front

Fail 13 Apr 2011 38,467 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished quite bad advise tyre olso

wipers smeering slighty front

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 ZVU is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZVU, 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 ZVU registered?

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

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