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AM08 ZZX

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,669 mi
Last recorded57,669 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 57,669 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2024 56,780 miles

Coil spring corroded all coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexi joint and rear section of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2023 55,694 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 55,694 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 54,693 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 53,151 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake flexie ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL COILS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

REAR BACK BOX DETERIORATED

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front starting to wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 53,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 17565r15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake flexie ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL COILS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

REAR BACK BOX DETERIORATED

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front starting to wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 51,777 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2019 49,206 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak nearside front diveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2019 49,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak nearside front diveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2018 47,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 46,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front door mirror taped up

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

Rear exhaust corroded

hand brake only just passed efficiency test 16%

Fail 29 Aug 2017 46,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front door mirror taped up

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

Rear exhaust corroded

hand brake only just passed efficiency test 16%

Pass 1 Jun 2016 37,499 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 37,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 29,685 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 25,706 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 25,706 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 22,066 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight gear oil leak from drive shaft oil seal

Pass 4 Jan 2013 22,066 miles

slight gear oil leak from drive shaft oil seal

Pass 28 Sep 2011 17,738 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 ZZX 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 66.7%.

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

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