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AE08 VAC

2008 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,268 mi
Last recorded76,268 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 VAC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 76,268 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Arch Missing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 74,265 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner arch cover missing

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 71,968 miles

Exhaust system corroded

General corrosion to vehicle under body and components

Headlamps deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And connectors (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And connectors (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside front (inner) arch trim missing

Parking brake operation poor

Pass 1 Mar 2023 68,985 miles

centre exhaust corroded

oil leak gearbox oil seal

rear reflectors loose

slight interaction on o/s rear lamp

Pass 28 Feb 2022 66,759 miles

Damage to offside front (outer) arch area

Slight play in offside front steering rack-end

Fail 28 Feb 2022 66,759 miles

Damage to offside front (outer) arch area

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Inner Body component insecure Wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in offside front steering rack-end

Pass 14 Jan 2021 64,460 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 64,460 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 62,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear crash bar missing.

Fail 10 Dec 2019 62,548 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear crash bar missing.

Pass 5 Nov 2018 60,682 miles

coils springs corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2017 58,345 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 54,657 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 54,657 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 49,181 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre soft

Fail 29 Jul 2015 49,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre soft

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 40,758 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

exhaust rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2013 32,091 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2012 27,070 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 22,868 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 VAC is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VAC, 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 VAC registered?

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

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