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AE08 TVB

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,708 mi
Last recorded81,708 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 TVB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 81,708 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front top mounts bearings rough

Pass 31 Mar 2023 77,022 miles

Front both top strut mount bearings rough

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 76,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Front both top strut mount bearings rough

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 69,005 miles

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

wipers smeary

Pass 1 Jul 2021 65,005 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 59,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 51,023 miles

Coolant leak Bottom of radiator ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 44,335 miles

exhaust rear back box corroded.

Pass 7 Jun 2017 40,680 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 40,226 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 13 Jun 2016 40,226 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Jun 2015 36,779 miles

o/s/r tyre perished..rear exhaust corroding..old coolant around n/s of radiator..

Fail 18 Jun 2015 36,779 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished..rear exhaust corroding..old coolant around n/s of radiator..

Pass 7 Jul 2014 29,551 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 26,536 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 23,120 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 19,766 miles

Slight corrosion in rear exhaust silencer.

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 TVB is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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