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AE08 TYJ

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,669 mi
Last recorded114,669 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 TYJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 114,669 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2019 105,673 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front exhaust flexi -pipe is slightly deteriorated

Offside 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2018 95,874 miles

N/S/F/ SUSPENSION LINK SLIGHT PLAY IN BALL JOINT

Fail 15 Aug 2018 95,873 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F/ SUSPENSION LINK SLIGHT PLAY IN BALL JOINT

Pass 12 Jul 2017 91,607 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 91,451 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 82,619 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Fail 29 Jun 2016 82,600 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Pass 26 Jun 2015 74,301 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2014 66,053 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 56,921 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 48,173 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 37,911 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 TYJ is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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