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AE08 WGS

2008 Fiat Grand Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

88,614 mi
Last recorded88,614 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Grand Punto60,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 WGS
MakeFiat
ModelGrand Punto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 88,614 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 88,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 84,741 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 80,971 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 77,498 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 77,418 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 75,090 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2021 75,089 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2020 72,216 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2020 72,216 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2019 67,318 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2018 62,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 62,664 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 57,596 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 57,596 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 50,314 miles

Offside Front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

exhaust system corroded (back box)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 50,314 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

exhaust system corroded (back box)

Pass 20 May 2014 45,700 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 45,699 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 41,320 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 41,320 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 37,080 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 32,753 miles

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

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

front discs and pads worn

oil breather pipe perished

How Reliable is the Fiat Grand Punto?

Based on 118,499 MOT tests across 7,649 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
5,651
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
7,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 2,845
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,642
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,553
position lamp(s) not working 1,166
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AE08 WGS is a 2008 Fiat Grand Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2008 Fiat Grand Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 60,578 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 Grand Punto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 2,845 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE08 WGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Grand Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Fiat Grand Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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

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