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AP08 AAJ

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,152 mi
Last recorded94,152 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 AAJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 94,152 miles

corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Jun 2025 91,172 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

advise front bumper spilt. lower section.

Fail 22 May 2025 91,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

advise front bumper spilt. lower section.

Pass 9 May 2024 87,832 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 83,576 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2023 83,541 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 80,011 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2021 76,112 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 74,341 miles

Central Front Lower bumper damaged and secured by tape.

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

Nearside Front Inner bonnet pull handle unsecure

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear both sides shock absorber corroded

Pass 22 May 2019 71,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre / rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Slight oil leak engine sump.

Pass 22 May 2018 68,392 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated has split in it (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2017 64,312 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 64,312 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)

Pass 19 May 2016 59,522 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

very slight play in both ends of steering rack

Fail 19 May 2016 59,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/15 84H (4.1.D.1b)

very slight play in both ends of steering rack

Pass 21 May 2015 55,171 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 May 2014 49,582 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 43,808 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2012 37,497 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 30,616 miles

Slight oil leak from split breather pipe

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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AP08 AAJ is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP08 AAJ, 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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AP08 AAJ is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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