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AP08 RGV

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

93,967 mi
Last recorded93,967 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 RGV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 93,967 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy /rear box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 93,141 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2024 91,687 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 90,769 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2022 89,945 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2021 88,497 miles

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure

Pass 3 Aug 2020 87,628 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 83,692 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 75,926 miles

play in o/s track rod end on limit

Pass 25 Jul 2017 68,613 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 68,602 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 61,061 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 61,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 53,628 miles

brakes binding

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 7 Aug 2015 53,628 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brakes binding

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2014 45,759 miles

exhaust deteriorated

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2013 37,241 miles

brakes binding slightly

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2012 30,053 miles

front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 5 Aug 2011 22,710 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 RGV is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 RGV, 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 RGV registered?

AP08 RGV is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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