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AM08 ZYF

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,526 mi
Last recorded83,526 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 83,526 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached front bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust rear box deteriorated

front exhaust flexible pipe and bolts through to joining flange deteriorated

Fail 8 Feb 2019 83,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached front bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald and cords exposed on inside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust rear box deteriorated

front exhaust flexible pipe and bolts through to joining flange deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2018 67,774 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished

rear exhaust silencer outer body corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2017 63,019 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to sidewall

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

exhaust back box in rusty/poor condition

Pass 12 Apr 2016 54,778 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front nail in tread

exhaust tail pipe damaged

rear exhaust box outer skin coming away

Fail 14 Apr 2015 47,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 47,461 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 44,793 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 44,737 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 43,455 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 39,255 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 31,369 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 ZYF is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZYF, 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 ZYF registered?

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

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