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AO58 ARU

2008 Fiat Grande Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

110,616 mi
Last recorded110,616 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Grande Punto60,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 ARU
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2021 110,616 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 106,693 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 106,693 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2019 96,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 86,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe join to mid pipe also fexi weak (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced only just see a beam pattern (1.7.5a)

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

both front top mounts bearings are rough

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 86,151 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2.5 (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe join to mid pipe also fexi weak (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced only just see a beam pattern (1.7.5a)

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

both front top mounts bearings are rough

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

oil warning light on

Pass 23 Mar 2017 79,923 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both only just see beam pattern (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre has bad cracking but no cords showing

rear exhaust box outer casing loose

Fail 22 Mar 2017 79,920 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on joint from kat to mid box (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both only just see beam pattern (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre has bad cracking but no cords showing

rear exhaust box outer casing loose

Pass 11 Jan 2016 73,231 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 69,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn outer edge getting down towards the wear bars

rear exhaust box outer skin slightly deteriated

Fail 19 Mar 2015 68,845 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn outer edge getting down towards the wear bars

rear exhaust box outer skin slightly deteriated

Pass 4 Apr 2014 64,871 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 64,868 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 58,882 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 58,882 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 50,304 miles

Rear exhaust box is slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2012 50,304 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust box is slightly corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2011 44,624 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 44,624 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Grande Punto?

Based on 204,412 MOT tests across 13,115 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
5,555
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
13,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 4,569
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,417
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,192
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 1,739
position lamp(s) not working 1,714
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AO58 ARU is a 2008 Fiat Grande Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2008 Fiat Grande Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 60,850 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 Grande Punto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 4,569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO58 ARU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Grande Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Fiat Grande Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO58 ARU is a 2008 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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