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AM08 ZYR

2008 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,916 mi
Last recorded68,916 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 68,916 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2025 65,605 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair needs adjusting (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 62,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer door handle stiff to open

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror unit (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 57,955 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 56,513 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 55,359 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 53,478 miles

Front brake discs corrosion

Nearside Front tyre wear to inner edges

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 27 Mar 2019 51,025 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 51,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 48,040 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear to edges

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking outer edges

Pass 24 Mar 2017 45,089 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking outer edges

both front tyres slight wear inner edges

Fail 22 Mar 2017 45,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking outer edges

both front tyres slight wear inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2016 42,367 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 38,893 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 35,602 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 35,602 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 32,910 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 30,068 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 25,034 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)

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 ZYR is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZYR, 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 ZYR registered?

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

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