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AA08 NJU

2008 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,705 mi
Last recorded98,705 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 NJU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2024 98,705 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox end crank seal or sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor original hole corroded slightly larger than original size (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 90,136 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 90,075 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear axle corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2022 82,819 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2022 82,811 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2021 72,358 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 72,358 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2020 68,761 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 68,758 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 51,574 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 32,622 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 30,250 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 30,238 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 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 27 Apr 2016 27,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 25,412 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 25,399 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 22,892 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 20,080 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 17,298 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 14,317 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 NJU is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NJU, 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 NJU registered?

AA08 NJU is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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