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AM08 ZYT

2008 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,786 mi
Last recorded104,786 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 104,786 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 98,486 miles

Brake joint corroded, covered in grease or other material rear

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 93,718 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 93,718 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))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 90,255 miles

All suspension coil springs have corrosion

Exhaust system has surface corrosion

General under-body surface corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Slight leak from engine radiatior

engine oil leak (minor)

Pass 8 Sep 2018 82,832 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f inner wheel arch loose

oil leaaks

Fail 8 Sep 2018 82,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

o/s/f inner wheel arch loose

oil leaaks

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 76,903 miles

Engine oil leak

Horn is intermittant

O/S/F Inner wheel arch is isecure

Parking brake is near to excessive

Rear coil springs are rusty

Rear silencer is rusty

Fail 8 Sep 2017 76,894 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Horn is intermittant

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F Inner wheel arch is isecure

Parking brake is near to excessive

Rear coil springs are rusty

Rear silencer is rusty

Pass 25 Aug 2016 70,338 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 70,338 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 60,407 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 20 Aug 2015 60,407 miles

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)

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 9 Sep 2014 47,952 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 44,863 miles

exhaust rear section slightly deteriorated but not holed or blowing

Fail 6 Jan 2014 44,863 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust rear section slightly deteriorated but not holed or blowing

Pass 3 Jan 2013 40,955 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rear section slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2012 38,181 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 32,511 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 ZYT 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 68.4%.

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 ZYT, 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 ZYT registered?

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

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