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AM08 ZXG

2008 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,410 mi
Last recorded128,410 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 128,410 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 116,528 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2017 106,855 miles

Nearside Rear outer edge.

Pass 26 May 2016 92,331 miles

Front o/s & n/s tyres inner and outer edges wearing low on tread.

Pass 11 May 2015 79,270 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Fail 11 May 2015 79,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Pass 12 May 2014 67,344 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 14 May 2013 55,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2013 55,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 43,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 30,864 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 ZXG is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZXG, 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 ZXG registered?

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

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The MOT history for AM08 ZXG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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