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AM08 ZYC

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,047 mi
Last recorded118,047 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 118,047 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 118,047 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested DUE TO CANT RUN ENGINE NO OIL CAP (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO NO OIL CAP (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 112,030 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 111,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Does not retract (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade to small leaving a large unswept area (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Webbing trapped behind the seat back lock mechanism not allowing inspection of the webbing (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade to small leaving a large unswept area (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber body severely corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber body severely corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2024 104,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front front subframe corroded and both lower

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 96,462 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 96,444 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 95,417 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 95,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 86,777 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 86,743 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 73,260 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 73,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 66,338 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 60,058 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 60,058 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 53,683 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on inner and outer edge

Fail 16 Jun 2016 53,683 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on inner and outer edge

Pass 22 May 2015 48,029 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2015 48,029 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 44,585 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2014 44,585 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 39,618 miles

exhaust in poor condition at rear

slight bulge nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2012 30,797 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 21,742 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 ZYC is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZYC, 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 ZYC registered?

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

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