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AP08 DWX

2008 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

94,576 mi
Last recorded94,576 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 DWX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 94,576 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

Fail 3 Jun 2019 94,576 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front indicator is slightly on when not operated

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2018 89,184 miles

Nearside Rear Outer door handle sticks at times but can still open door

Fail 7 Jun 2018 89,184 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 86,781 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Jun 2017 86,781 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2016 81,030 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 81,030 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 68,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 68,612 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 57,625 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 57,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 46,435 miles

both front tyres getting close to the limit

offside rear tyre has cuts in the outer sidewall (not deep enough to reach the ply or cords)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 35,922 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 35,922 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 26,128 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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AP08 DWX is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DWX, 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 AP08 DWX registered?

AP08 DWX is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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