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AE08 TTS

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

96,286 mi
Last recorded96,286 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 TTS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 May 2025 96,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive whole area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 83,642 miles

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))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Whole area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 83,631 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear both coil springs are corroded

Rear rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2023 82,044 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 82,036 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 80,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 80,497 miles

Emissions not tested leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil level also low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 78,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

both rear doors cannot be opened from outside

Fail 24 Feb 2021 78,096 miles

Obligatory mirror insecure inside rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

both rear doors cannot be opened from outside

Pass 4 Jun 2019 66,329 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 4 Jun 2019 66,329 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 56,379 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 41,762 miles

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

Front brake pads appear worn/wearing thin on insides

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut to outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords/ply of tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the limit worn thin on outer edge and has minor perishing across tread pattern and sidewalls

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn badly on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre getting close to the wear indicators also has minor perishing across tread pattern and sidewalls

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing is deteriorated but is not leaking at time of test

Pass 24 Jun 2016 33,975 miles

Offside Front Wiper blade is smeary

Rear exhaust outer casing is deteriorated but not leaking at time of test.

Fail 24 Jun 2016 33,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wiper blade is smeary

Rear exhaust outer casing is deteriorated but not leaking at time of test.

Pass 12 Jun 2015 31,662 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 28,813 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 26,598 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 26,598 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 26,693 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 19,415 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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AE08 TTS is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AE08 TTS, 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 AE08 TTS registered?

AE08 TTS is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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