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AE08 VAP

2008 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,786 mi
Last recorded88,786 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 88,786 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 88,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 83,782 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 79,465 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 74,548 miles

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2016 65,931 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 58,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 49,486 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 41,296 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 32,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine breather pipe split

Pass 23 Jun 2011 25,086 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 25,086 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front brake discs worn.

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 VAP is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VAP, 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 VAP registered?

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

Is AE08 VAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 VAP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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