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AE08 VJT

2008 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,898 mi
Last recorded102,898 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 VJT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 102,898 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 99,492 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 99,299 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre to rear joint has major blow (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached pinch bolt has no locker (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil and gear oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened front cross bar missing (5.3.3 (c) (i))

gear knob loose

Pass 31 Dec 2019 93,903 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 85,911 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 78,881 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 78,879 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Knock on front suspension

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

Offside Front Locking wheel bolt incorrectly fitted

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2017 76,465 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 68,737 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 29 Jul 2016 68,737 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 63,076 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 54,498 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 54,498 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 44,435 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 44,435 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 35,818 miles

front brakes worn

Fail 30 Jul 2012 35,816 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)

front brakes worn

Pass 25 Jun 2011 27,887 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 VJT is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VJT, 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 VJT registered?

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

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