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AP08 DHL

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

45,275 mi
Last recorded45,275 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 DHL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 45,275 miles

n/s/r belt a little slow to recoil

Fail 12 Oct 2017 45,275 miles

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

n/s/r belt a little slow to recoil

Pass 11 Oct 2016 43,139 miles

Both rear suspension springs becoming corroded

Brake servo pipes has couple of small cracks but not leaking (plastic section)

Front exhaust bracket corroded through but still secure

Front exhaust fixings corroded thin

O/s/r tyre perished/cracked

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated/corroded

crack in front window screen swept area

Fail 11 Oct 2016 43,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both front wiper blades split at ends

Both rear suspension springs becoming corroded

Brake servo pipes has couple of small cracks but not leaking (plastic section)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs lipped/rusty edge inner faces (3.5.1g)

Front exhaust bracket corroded through but still secure

Front exhaust fixings corroded thin

N/s/r tyre perished and close to limit ( AT 3mm)

O/s/r brake noisy but still meet efficiency

O/s/r tyre perished/cracked

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated/corroded

crack in front window screen swept area

Pass 16 Oct 2015 38,785 miles

Front exhaust fixings corroded and thin

Offside Rear tyre perished and cut but not yet to fail criteria

Rear exhaust heat shield fixing becoming deteriated

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and deteriated

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 38,785 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Front exhaust fixings corroded and thin

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing more on inner edge

Nearside Front tyre worn more on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and nearly devoid

Offside Rear tyre perished and cut but not yet to fail criteria

Rear exhaust heat shield fixing becoming deteriated

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and deteriated

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 34,968 miles

windscreen damaged but outside swept area

Pass 15 Oct 2013 29,913 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded but not leaking at this time

windscreen damaged outside zone "B"

Fail 2 Oct 2012 23,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded but not leaking at this time

Pass 2 Oct 2012 23,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded but not leaking at this time

Pass 22 Mar 2011 17,224 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

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 DHL is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 AP08 DHL, 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 DHL is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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