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AX08 APU

2008 Fiat Grande Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,932 mi
Last recorded117,932 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Grande Punto60,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 APU
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 117,932 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 108,105 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Heat shield loose

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 99,998 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 99,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and low on pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust condition and heat shield loose

Pass 8 Dec 2022 94,854 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 94,818 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded.

Pass 30 Oct 2020 91,258 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 91,258 miles

Nearside Rear Entrance/exit door defective in operation (9.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

205/45/ZR17/88W. OF 4 OR 6 NR 6 NF 6mm.

Alternator inoperative.

not charging.

Pass 30 Aug 2019 89,096 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

nsr and osr child seat fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2019 89,096 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

nsr and osr child seat fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2018 85,481 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front perished 205/45r17

under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 31 Aug 2018 85,481 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front perished 205/45r17

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Aug 2017 82,176 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 78,847 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

back box corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2016 78,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

back box corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 74,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/front brake sensor whire broken

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 21 Aug 2014 69,391 miles

Offside front tyre starting to crack in tread

Pass 31 Mar 2014 66,855 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 59,538 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 54,410 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 48,674 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Grande Punto?

Based on 204,412 MOT tests across 13,115 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
5,555
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
13,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 4,569
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,417
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,192
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 1,739
position lamp(s) not working 1,714
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AX08 APU is a 2008 Fiat Grande Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Fiat Grande Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 60,850 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 Grande Punto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 4,569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX08 APU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Grande Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Fiat Grande Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AX08 APU registered?

AX08 APU is a 2008 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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