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AA08 NLN

2008 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,682 mi
Last recorded103,682 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2021 103,682 miles

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 103,681 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 103,515 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 97,294 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 97,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 93,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded, no leak of exhaust gases

Fail 18 Nov 2019 93,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded, no leak of exhaust gases

Pass 26 Nov 2018 88,377 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 88,367 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2018 78,381 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2017 70,039 miles

Offside Rear filler cap cover damaged

Rear silencer outer sk8in corroded no leaks at time of test

Fail 21 Apr 2017 70,037 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear filler cap cover damaged

Rear silencer outer sk8in corroded no leaks at time of test

Pass 9 Apr 2016 61,381 miles

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

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2015 48,892 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 48,892 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 47,316 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 46,017 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 41,509 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 31,400 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 30,816 miles

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

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

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

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

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 NLN is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NLN, 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 NLN registered?

AA08 NLN is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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