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AA08 NMZ

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

116,424 mi
Last recorded116,424 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 116,424 miles

Car is under sealed

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 116,063 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord through wheel (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) customer told not to drive (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2020 114,516 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 113,808 miles

Front sub frame repairs under sealed

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Nov 2019 113,808 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested loss of engine coolant (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front sub frame repairs under sealed

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Sep 2018 108,064 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Aug 2017 99,167 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 99,154 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 93,971 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 93,958 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 87,610 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 83,438 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 83,438 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 69,324 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2013 69,299 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2012 60,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust back box slightly deteriated

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2012 60,023 miles

exhaust back box slightly deteriated

oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2011 49,303 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 49,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside 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 NMZ is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NMZ, 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 NMZ registered?

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

Is AA08 NMZ safe to buy?

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