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AC08 AHE

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,125 mi
Last recorded144,125 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 AHE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 144,125 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 144,125 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2024 136,234 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 136,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 130,629 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 125,079 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 120,467 miles

Central Front slight oil leak from front crank seal

Offside Front wheel arch liner missing

Fail 9 Jul 2021 120,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front slight oil leak from front crank seal

Offside Front wheel arch liner missing

Pass 16 Jul 2020 117,443 miles

Offside Rear light has slight earth fault

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 117,443 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear light has slight earth fault

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 110,556 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 96,455 miles

All 4 tyres have cracks on sidewalls

Backbox has corrosion to outer skin

Front Both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 10 Apr 2017 76,569 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 59,090 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 55,344 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 48,162 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 39,732 miles

both front tyres scuffing to sidewalls

Pass 28 Mar 2012 33,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2011 25,432 miles

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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AC08 AHE 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 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AC08 AHE, 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 AC08 AHE registered?

AC08 AHE is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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