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AA08 NLJ

2008 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

79,584 mi
Last recorded79,584 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 79,584 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

Offside Rear quarter panel has dent but no sharp projection

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 79,584 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Offside Rear quarter panel has dent but no sharp projection

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 71,692 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 68,118 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 67,559 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2020 55,992 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and a nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 55,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and a nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 43,567 miles

slight knock from rack/column

Pass 26 May 2018 38,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

oil leak

Fail 26 May 2018 38,456 miles

Emissions not tested due to low oil level (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2017 33,691 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 29,989 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 29,889 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 27,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

play in steering column area

Fail 27 Apr 2015 27,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

play in steering column area

Pass 3 May 2014 24,414 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 20,543 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 20,543 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre has slight side wall damage

Pass 28 Apr 2012 16,769 miles

both rear tyres perished on outerside walls

Pass 5 May 2011 15,962 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 NLJ 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 NLJ, 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 NLJ registered?

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

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