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AE08 VBH

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,817 mi
Last recorded119,817 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 119,817 miles

Front headlights slightly misty

handbrake travel slightly high

slight exhaust blow

Pass 27 Aug 2025 116,513 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 111,885 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear dampers are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2024 111,885 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated/cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear dampers are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 107,060 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2022 103,294 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 99,022 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 99,022 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 94,325 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle outer casing damaged,still working correctly

Fail 22 Jun 2020 94,301 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle outer casing damaged,still working correctly

Pass 4 Apr 2019 87,735 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 87,735 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 75,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 75,733 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 61,422 miles

rear exhaust box deterioated

Fail 6 Apr 2017 61,422 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear exhaust box deterioated

Pass 15 Apr 2016 49,282 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 49,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 41,867 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 41,810 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 36,239 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 36,239 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 29,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn inner edge

n/s/rear tyre worn outter edge

Fail 20 Jun 2013 29,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn inner edge

n/s/rear tyre worn outter edge

Pass 28 Jun 2012 22,992 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 16,528 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 VBH is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VBH, 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 VBH registered?

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

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