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AE08 WAB

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,696 mi
Last recorded126,696 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 126,696 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 118,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 113,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 111,361 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 111,346 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 108,986 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 102,622 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 99,462 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 May 2020 99,413 miles

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))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust heatshied insecure

Pass 10 May 2019 93,608 miles

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 17 May 2018 88,055 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 87,863 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2017 79,572 miles

Offside parking brake cable in poor condition

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 23 May 2017 79,572 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/f & n/s/f (1.4.A.2f)

Offside headlight len's damaged

Offside parking brake cable in poor condition

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 12 Apr 2016 69,402 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front headlamp aims on upper limit

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2015 61,744 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 52,029 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 52,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 42,418 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 42,418 miles

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Jun 2012 33,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 33,601 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 25,486 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs worn

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 WAB is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WAB, 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 WAB registered?

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

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