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FIAT PUNTO2008 · 1.2L Petrol

AC08 ABZ

Vehicle Insight Summary

FIAT PUNTO (2008, Petrol, 1242cc) — mileage recorded at 154,495. MOT status: valid. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT
Valid
Expires 14/08/2026
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 01/06/2026
Fuel
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
1242cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle most recently passed its MOT in August 2025, but the report contains several noteworthy advisories. There is currently slight play in the offside front wheel bearing and the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage. There is a clear and recurring pattern of wear across the steering and suspension systems. Over the last three years, the vehicle has required repairs for track rod ends, steering rack inner joints, anti-roll bar linkages, and sub-frame bushes. This indicates that the chassis and steering components are reaching the end of their natural service life. The most significant risk is the trend of underbody corrosion. While the 2024 report noted sub-frame corrosion that was not yet seriously weakened, the 2025 report describes general underbody corrosion affecting integral body structures, as well as suspension, steering, exhaust, and braking components. This suggests the structural condition is worsening and is now widespread. The exhaust system has also been a recurring failure point, with major leaks preventing the completion of emissions tests in both 2023 and 2024. The recorded mileage of 154,495 miles is typical for an 18-year-old vehicle.

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65
/ 100 · Average

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle most recently passed its MOT in August 2025, but the report contains several noteworthy advisories. There is currently slight play in the offside front wheel bearing and the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage. There is a clear and recurring pattern of wear across the steering and suspension systems. Over the last three years, the vehicle has required repairs for track rod ends, steering rack inner joints, anti-roll bar linkages, and sub-frame bushes. This indicates that the chassis and steering components are reaching the end of their natural service life. The most significant risk is the trend of underbody corrosion. While the 2024 report noted sub-frame corrosion that was not yet seriously weakened, the 2025 report describes general underbody corrosion affecting integral body structures, as well as suspension, steering, exhaust, and braking components. This suggests the structural condition is worsening and is now widespread. The exhaust system has also been a recurring failure point, with major leaks preventing the completion of emissions tests in both 2023 and 2024. The recorded mileage of 154,495 miles is typical for an 18-year-old vehicle.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2008 Fiat Punto (AC08 ABZ) has a recorded MOT history spanning from April 2023 to August 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.

Across its entire MOT history, this Fiat has a 60% success rate (3 passes and 2 fails). The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 17 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 21 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))”.

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