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AE08 VCS

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,526 mi
Last recorded79,526 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 79,526 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 79,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 70,006 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 62,468 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 62,468 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2018 54,133 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 54,133 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 49,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 49,824 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 47,015 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 42,723 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 35,705 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 32,536 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 31,283 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 28,353 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 VCS is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VCS, 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 VCS registered?

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

Is AE08 VCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 VCS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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