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AP57 AVB

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,511 mi
Last recorded41,511 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 AVB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 41,511 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 40,624 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 39,860 miles

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

Under vehicle and components general corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2023 38,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is craking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 38,826 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush play in shock (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is craking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 37,169 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged is detreated (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is worn on edges and is cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 37,169 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged is detreated (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is worn on edges and is cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 36,218 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 34,946 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 391,406 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 31,544 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 29,570 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 26,680 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting corroded

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wiper deteriorating

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroding

Pass 21 Jan 2015 22,820 miles

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

Front suspension top mounts starting to seize / noisy

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre perishing heavily

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

Offside rear tyre perishing heavily

Pass 30 Jan 2014 19,738 miles

Offside front tyre showing signs of perishing

Rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Slight chaff on fuel hose under bonnet

Pass 31 Jan 2013 16,755 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 14,076 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 9,968 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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AP57 AVB is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AP57 AVB, 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 AP57 AVB registered?

AP57 AVB is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 February 2008.

Is AP57 AVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP57 AVB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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