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AM08 ZXW

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

103,191 mi
Last recorded103,191 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 103,191 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 103,188 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flange where cat joins pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 100,707 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 100,706 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2022 99,542 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 99,542 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2020 96,698 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 93,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 93,487 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 86,269 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 86,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joining peice (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak rocker cover ()

o/s/f arch liner insecure

Pass 20 Dec 2016 73,193 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 73,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nail n/s front tyre

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2016 65,226 miles

Offside Front wing and bumper are damaged

Fail 29 Mar 2016 65,226 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front wing and bumper are damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2015 55,109 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 55,105 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Front wipers worn

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 38,438 miles

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

NSR tyre sidewall cracking

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

OSR tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2013 32,674 miles

advise both rear tyres due to crac king on sidewall, no cord showing

Pass 29 Mar 2012 29,154 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 26,015 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 ZXW is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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