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AA08 ETV

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,907 mi
Last recorded114,907 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 ETV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 114,907 miles

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

Front sub frame slightly corroded

sub frame

Fail 25 Sep 2020 114,896 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front sub frame slightly corroded

sub frame

Pass 12 Sep 2019 102,263 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 102,263 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 91,531 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 74,821 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 74,821 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 66,319 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre lamp inoperative but more than 50% working (1.2.1b)

front exhaust mount corroded through but system still supported

rear silencer box corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2016 66,319 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre lamp inoperative but more than 50% working (1.2.1b)

front exhaust mount corroded through but system still supported

rear silencer box corroded

Pass 19 May 2015 50,989 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin coroded

Pass 23 May 2014 41,149 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 37,050 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 28,290 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 28,290 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 19,694 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 ETV 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 66.7%.

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 AA08 ETV, 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 ETV registered?

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

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