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AE08 VGW

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

99,585 mi
Last recorded99,585 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 99,585 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror missing

rear heat shield loose

Fail 19 Jul 2016 99,585 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear heat shield loose

Pass 31 Jul 2015 90,696 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 90,982 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 81,656 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 70,104 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 70,104 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 69,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Upper Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 53,897 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 35,886 miles

top oil breather hose perished

vaccum pipe off airbox perished

radiator leaking

Fail 22 Jul 2011 35,886 miles

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

front wipers smear w/s slightly

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

radiator leaking

top oil breather hose perished

vaccum pipe off airbox perished

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 VGW is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE08 VGW?

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What year was AE08 VGW registered?

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

Is AE08 VGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 VGW shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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