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AE08 VJW

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,128 mi
Last recorded131,128 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 131,128 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021
Fail 10 Apr 2021

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning ELECTRIC PAS INTERMITENT (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 109,327 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))

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

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE DO NOT REMOVE REFIX

Fail 4 Dec 2019 109,327 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE DO NOT REMOVE REFIX

Pass 21 Nov 2018 98,418 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 98,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2017 83,865 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust back box peeling

Pass 2 Feb 2016 65,126 miles

exhaust back box peeling

Fail 2 Feb 2016 65,126 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust back box peeling

Pass 16 Feb 2015 54,934 miles

both front wipers worn

nail in osf tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2013 38,771 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 27,630 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 24,371 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 VJW is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VJW, 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 VJW registered?

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

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