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AE08 VSR

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,148 mi
Last recorded89,148 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 89,148 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 89,140 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 88,944 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 88,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 86,489 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 86,489 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 84,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi and rear silencer corroding (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 84,433 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi and rear silencer corroding (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 78,441 miles

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front inners (2.5.C.1a)

slight oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2017 78,441 miles

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front inners (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2016 67,611 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 52,279 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 40,899 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 40,891 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 36,389 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 31,239 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 24,938 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 VSR is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VSR, 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 VSR registered?

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

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