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AA08 ESV

2008 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,668 mi
Last recorded153,668 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 ESV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 153,668 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 153,668 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 149,953 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 149,953 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 147,898 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 114,976 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 144,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) inner steering rack joint (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front headlight condensated

Rear wiper blade split

bonnett release handle broken

Pass 28 Jun 2018 133,878 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system corroded

parking brake just met requirement

springs corroded

under-body corroded in various locations

Pass 15 May 2017 103,459 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn on border-line (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 82,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 May 2016 82,117 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 64,854 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 33,497 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 26,668 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 19,825 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 14,456 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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AA08 ESV is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AA08 ESV, 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 AA08 ESV registered?

AA08 ESV is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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