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AE08 VRA

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2023

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022
Pass 17 Feb 2021 58,994 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 58,063 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 57,224 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 56,105 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 55,136 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 50,264 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 50,264 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 48,665 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 45,309 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 45,309 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 38,220 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 38,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 32,221 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 32,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 24,650 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2011 24,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VRA is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Grey 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 VRA, 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 VRA registered?

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

Is AE08 VRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 VRA shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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