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AE08 VCR

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

78,220 mi
Last recorded78,220 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 78,220 miles

front tyres perishing

surface corrosion front subframe,suspension,shockers,lower arms,sump,rear axle,mounts,axle,shockers,rear chassis,inner rear arches,top shocker mounts,inner rear sills

Pass 20 Feb 2025 76,647 miles

surface corrosion front subframe,suspension,shockers,springs,rear axle,mounts,shockers,springs,rear chassis,inner rear arches,top shocker mounts,sump

Pass 15 Feb 2024 75,084 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing and perishing

surface corrosion front subframe,suspension,shockers,sump,rear axle,mounts,inner rear sills,rear shockers,springs,rear chassis,inner rear arches

Fail 15 Feb 2024 75,084 miles

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))

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

n/s/r tyre wearing and perishing

surface corrosion front subframe,suspension,shockers,sump,rear axle,mounts,inner rear sills,rear shockers,springs,rear chassis,inner rear arches

Pass 20 Feb 2023 71,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear shocks, axle and mountings corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2023 71,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear shocks, axle and mountings corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2022 67,624 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 67,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 67,052 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 64,969 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 64,969 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 60,980 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 60,980 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear section to mid section insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 58,809 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Jun 2016 58,809 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe area (7.1.2)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Jun 2015 54,100 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 54,100 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 48,475 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 48,475 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Jun 2013 40,251 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 32,069 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 32,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 23,949 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 VCR is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VCR, 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 VCR registered?

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

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