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AA08 NLZ

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,150 mi
Last recorded104,150 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 NLZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 104,150 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 100,355 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer constant velocity joint boot slightly leaking

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2021 100,355 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Outer constant velocity joint boot slightly leaking

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2020 99,195 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 90,738 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear backbox outer casing corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2019 90,738 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear backbox outer casing corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 80,927 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 68,062 miles

both front tyres worn low on outer edges

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 56,496 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2016 56,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 45,736 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2015 45,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2014 41,349 miles

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

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2013 35,089 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 35,089 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 30,922 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 30,922 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 26,044 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 26,044 miles

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

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 NLZ is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NLZ, 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 NLZ registered?

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

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