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AE08 VCH

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,253 mi
Last recorded112,253 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 112,253 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported broke (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

under the car dry advised wax oil/coil spring corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2025 112,251 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Emissions unable to be completed back box pipe snapped (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported broke (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

under the car dry advised wax oil/coil spring corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2024 101,614 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under the car dry advised wax oil

Pass 7 Dec 2023 91,351 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fuel pipe clip missing

sub-frame and rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2023 91,351 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour n\s and o\s (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fuel pipe clip missing

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

sub-frame and rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2022 82,765 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 82,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated Both front (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 74,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 68,852 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 68,852 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 63,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded at flexi-joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 56,645 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 53,272 miles

Exhaust corroded at rear

Fail 26 Jun 2017 53,272 miles

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

Exhaust corroded at rear

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 48,814 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 48,814 miles

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light staying on,switch insecure (1.2.1e)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 40,900 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 40,900 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 36,948 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 36,948 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 31,535 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 26,669 miles

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

front tyres perishing & depths getting low

Pass 19 Jun 2012 26,669 miles

front tyres perishing & depths getting low

Pass 17 Jun 2011 21,963 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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 VCH is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VCH, 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 VCH registered?

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

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