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AU08 WVZ

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,998 mi
Last recorded109,998 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 WVZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2020 109,998 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2019 103,382 miles

Front oil leak but not excessive

Rear both rear coil springs rusty

Fail 20 Feb 2019 103,371 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Front oil leak but not excessive

Rear both rear coil springs rusty

unable to check emissions due to broken exhaust at front flexi pipe

Pass 6 Mar 2018 96,822 miles

Oil leak ()

sump corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2018 96,822 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sump corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2017 78,803 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 78,803 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 66,365 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 59,138 miles

rear of exhaust corroded

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 Feb 2014 52,089 miles

rear of exhaust corroding

Pass 14 Feb 2013 44,685 miles

rear section of exhaust corroding

Fail 14 Feb 2013 44,685 miles

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing thin

rear section of exhaust corroding

Pass 24 Feb 2012 36,572 miles

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2011 27,631 miles

rear of exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2011 27,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear of exhaust corroded

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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AU08 WVZ is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AU08 WVZ, 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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AU08 WVZ is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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