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AE08 VTS

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,045 mi
Last recorded98,045 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 VTS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 98,045 miles

rear subframe corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 Aug 2021 98,045 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed through cut in main tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear subframe corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Aug 2020 91,252 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 88,146 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 82,890 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 77,996 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 71,809 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 71,809 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Feb 2015 62,547 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 exhuast back box outer skin corroded.

Fail 19 Feb 2015 62,547 miles

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

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 exhuast back box outer skin corroded.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 51,407 miles

rear back box outerskin corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2014 51,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear back box outerskin corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2013 44,023 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 44,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all tyres perished

Pass 25 May 2012 34,375 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 May 2012 34,375 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2011 23,883 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 VTS is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VTS, 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 VTS registered?

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

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