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AO08 KFJ

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

96,241 mi
Last recorded96,241 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 96,241 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Nov 2025 96,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2025 83,113 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 67,733 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 63,656 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 61,769 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 61,751 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear 1 off position bulb not working

Pass 24 Feb 2021 59,874 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 59,874 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 58,724 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 58,724 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 58,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 58,447 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 58,176 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2017 57,003 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe has just started to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 14 Oct 2017 56,960 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe has just started to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre cracked

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 20 Oct 2016 53,309 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 53,263 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 47,528 miles

Nearside indicators slightly sticky at switch

both rear tyres starting to crack in tread and sidewall

Fail 5 Oct 2015 47,526 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)

Offside 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 indicators slightly sticky at switch

both rear tyres starting to crack in tread and sidewall

Pass 18 Oct 2014 41,831 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 35,852 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2013 32,129 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 26,547 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Mar 2011 19,596 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 KFJ is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KFJ, 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 KFJ registered?

AO08 KFJ is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is AO08 KFJ safe to buy?

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