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AO08 JUE

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,606 mi
Last recorded83,606 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 JUE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2025 83,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Seat belt missing centre (7.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 80,463 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 80,440 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))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame near lower arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 80,378 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 front down pipe to centre section (8.2.1.1 (b))

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))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 75,199 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 67,243 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 63,871 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 61,578 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 61,576 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak join from down pipe and centre pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected large hole in subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm worn bald on edges legal limit is 1.6mm very slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2018 53,033 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 53,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/15 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 44,866 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 41,372 miles

Brake pad warning light on

N/S/F top strut mounting a little noisy

Puncture in N/S/R

Fail 23 Feb 2016 41,372 miles

Brake pad warning light on

N/S/F top strut mounting a little noisy

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Puncture in N/S/R

Pass 16 Feb 2015 34,449 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

osr tyre perishing + stone cuts in tread

Pass 13 Mar 2014 28,322 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 26,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/rear door difficult to open from outside

Fail 29 Jan 2014 26,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/rear door difficult to open from outside

Fail 21 Feb 2013 12,524 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 12,524 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 10,918 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 9,035 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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AO08 JUE is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AO08 JUE, 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 AO08 JUE registered?

AO08 JUE is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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