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AM08 ZWL

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,414 mi
Last recorded116,414 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 ZWL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 116,414 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust shield loose

Fail 28 Oct 2022 116,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust shield loose

Pass 20 Oct 2021 100,175 miles

rear silencer heat shield loose

rear silencer outer skin coming adrift

Fail 19 Oct 2021 100,175 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended cannot gain access to check seat belt as rear of car completly full of items (7.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear silencer heat shield loose

rear silencer outer skin coming adrift

Pass 19 Oct 2020 90,618 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 61,839 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 51,796 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 51,785 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 51,382 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 47,482 miles

rear exhaust deterioated

rear tyres cracking with age nail in nsr

Fail 24 Mar 2016 47,482 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deterioated

rear tyres cracking with age nail in nsr

Pass 1 Apr 2015 43,265 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 43,212 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 38,811 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 33,169 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 27,187 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 22,216 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 ZWL is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZWL, 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 ZWL registered?

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

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