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AP08 KLJ

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

130,583 mi
Last recorded130,583 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 130,583 miles

In-car light switch - dipped beam and side lights permanently on, high beam switch operates as required

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear wiper blade missing

Fail 19 Oct 2022 130,557 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

In-car light switch - dipped beam and side lights permanently on, high beam switch operates as required

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear wiper blade missing

Pass 22 Oct 2021 125,231 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 125,225 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 117,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Lights switch not working ( just switch between main and dip beam ), position lamps and headlamps are always on when ignition is on

Fail 21 Sep 2020 117,272 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front front exhaust flex outer skin broken

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Can get insecure because the locking clip is broken (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Lights switch not working ( just switch between main and dip beam ), position lamps and headlamps are always on when ignition is on

Rear rear back box outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2019 113,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Door outer handle does not always open the door at first time.

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust box corroded.

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Cluster inner reflector is dirty, is also affecting stop lamp ( same bulb ). (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly perished ( manufacturer code 1614 ). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Lights switch not working ( just switch between main and dip beam ), position lamps and headlamps are always on when ignition is on. May need investigation.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Can get insecure because the locking clip is broken. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing ( manufacturer code 4007 ). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 113,131 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak At flange after catalytic box, the flexible unit is also getting deteriorated. (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Door outer handle does not always open the door at first time.

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust box corroded.

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Cluster inner reflector is dirty, is also affecting stop lamp ( same bulb ). (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly perished ( manufacturer code 1614 ). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Bulb was out of place. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Lights switch not working ( just switch between main and dip beam ), position lamps and headlamps are always on when ignition is on. May need investigation.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Can get insecure because the locking clip is broken. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing ( manufacturer code 4007 ). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 104,154 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible unit getting deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

For some reason the lights switch is not working ( just switch between main and dip beam ), position lamps and headlamps are always on when the ignition is on. May need investigation.

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust box corroded.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess The outer part of the cable is getting deteriorated near axle. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing, ( Manufacturer code 4007 ). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 104,154 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Delaminated. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible unit getting deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

For some reason the lights switch is not working ( just switch between main and dip beam ), position lamps and headlamps are always on when the ignition is on. May need investigation.

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust box corroded.

Nearside Rear Lower Reversing lamp not working.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess The outer part of the cable is getting deteriorated near axle. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing, ( Manufacturer code 4007 ). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 93,476 miles

Central Front Inner Oil leak Inside engine bay in the back of engine, from breading pipe. ()

Lamps working all the time with ignition on.

Nearside Front Mud guard corroded.

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust box corroded, not leaking.

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened The outer guide of cable is slightly damaged. (3.5.1b)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 93,476 miles

Headlamp switch faulty The switch is not working, lamps always on. (1.7.1)

Central Front Inner Oil leak Inside engine bay in the back of engine, from breading pipe. ()

Nearside Front Mud guard corroded.

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust box corroded, not leaking.

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened The outer guide of cable is slightly damaged. (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 84,157 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front 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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 84,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front 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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 64,806 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Fail 21 Oct 2015 64,805 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 52,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met 16 %

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust sheild loose

Fail 9 Oct 2014 52,004 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust sheild loose

Pass 16 Aug 2013 43,580 miles

nsf arch inner arch insecure

Fail 16 Aug 2013 43,580 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsf arch inner arch insecure

Pass 5 Jul 2012 31,106 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 31,106 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rack gaiter twisted

Pass 4 Jul 2011 22,031 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 KLJ is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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

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