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AE08 VSW

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n.s & o.s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n.s & o.s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 105,548 miles

Coolant leak belts area ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 105,537 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak belts area ()

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 100,886 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 100,839 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jun 2022 95,325 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 95,314 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 88,738 miles

Coolant leak cam belt area ()

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

Nearside handbrake cable outer casing collapsed

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2020 82,612 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2020 82,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 75,371 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 66,395 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 66,387 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 56,933 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 47,766 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 42,834 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 40,176 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 37,743 miles

Tailbox corroded but not blowing

Pass 25 Jun 2012 33,721 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2012 33,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2011 26,762 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 VSW is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VSW, 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 VSW registered?

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

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