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AP08 RGY

2008 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

253,640 mi
Last recorded253,640 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 253,640 miles

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 149,769 miles

Offside Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (5.2.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 142,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 138,727 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 138,723 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2020 136,173 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 133,572 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 126,396 miles

Drivers seat has movement

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 126,396 miles

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

Drivers seat has movement

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 110,409 miles

Drivers seat insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm and damage to side wall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 110,409 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)

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)

Drivers seat insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm and damage to side wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 95,030 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front badly corroded inner face (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

nearside front wheel rim damaged

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2015 83,397 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust badly corroded

nearside front wheel bent

Fail 23 Apr 2015 83,222 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust badly corroded

nearside front wheel bent

Pass 28 Apr 2014 72,144 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 70,580 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 68,613 miles

exhaust back box outer skin coming away

Pass 6 Jul 2012 59,184 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s/front tyre worn on inside edge

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 18 Jul 2011 48,041 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 RGY is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RGY, 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 RGY registered?

AP08 RGY is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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