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AE08 VBR

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

147,636 mi
Last recorded147,636 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 147,636 miles

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

handbrake readings poor

Fail 9 Mar 2022 147,634 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

handbrake readings poor

Pass 18 Mar 2021 138,890 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 138,886 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 129,745 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 129,572 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 117,264 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 117,262 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splitting in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2018 104,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Apr 2018 104,768 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 97,773 miles

nsf tyre worn low on edges

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 97,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsf tyre worn low on edges

Pass 18 Sep 2015 85,949 miles

front exhaust blow

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

play in nearside steering arm

Fail 14 Sep 2015 85,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front exhaust blow

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

play in nearside steering arm

Fail 8 Sep 2015 85,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 73,332 miles

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

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

oil leak on gearbox

Fail 24 Jul 2014 73,331 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 29 Jul 2013 60,239 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 60,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 48,762 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 37,621 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 VBR is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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

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