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AM08 ZXT

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,479 mi
Last recorded111,479 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 111,479 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 99,526 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 99,527 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 99,525 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 91,257 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 84,679 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2017 84,679 miles

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 77,892 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

handbrake performance just met minimum requirement

offside handbrake cable outer sheath split

Fail 17 Mar 2016 77,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

handbrake performance just met minimum requirement

offside handbrake cable outer sheath split

Pass 20 Mar 2015 70,776 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 62,577 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2014 62,577 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2013 53,848 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 44,285 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 35,076 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 35,076 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 ZXT is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue 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 ZXT, 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 ZXT is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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