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AU58 VHO

2008 Fiat Grande Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,539 mi
Last recorded69,539 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 2008 Fiat Grande Punto60,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 VHO
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 69,539 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 69,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

offside park brake cable split

Pass 13 Mar 2014 59,249 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 50,149 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 50,149 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 46,270 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 37,335 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Fiat Grande Punto?

Based on 204,412 MOT tests across 13,115 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
5,555
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
13,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 4,569
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,417
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,192
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 1,739
position lamp(s) not working 1,714
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AU58 VHO is a 2008 Fiat Grande Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Fiat Grande Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 60,850 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 Grande Punto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 4,569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU58 VHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Grande Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Fiat Grande Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU58 VHO registered?

AU58 VHO is a 2008 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is AU58 VHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU58 VHO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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