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AE08 WRB

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

126,084 mi
Last recorded126,084 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 126,084 miles

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion to under body

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 126,084 miles

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion to under body

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 120,798 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 120,798 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing external the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust heat shield insecure at rear

Pass 17 Dec 2022 115,548 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides external corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 115,548 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides external corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 113,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 110,965 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 110,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle both sides (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 108,613 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 105,249 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 105,249 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 102,456 miles

brake/clutch pedal anti slip pad slightly worn smooth

Fail 20 Dec 2017 102,456 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in tyre both sides rear ()

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

brake/clutch pedal anti slip pad slightly worn smooth

Pass 30 Dec 2016 99,377 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 91,934 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 91,934 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 81,040 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Feb 2014 76,396 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 74,573 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 59,005 miles

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

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

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

o/s handbrake cable outer cover worn

radiater leaking coolant

Fail 19 Jun 2012 59,004 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

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

o/s handbrake cable outer cover worn

radiater leaking coolant

Pass 21 Jun 2011 45,474 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 WRB 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 60.9%.

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 WRB, 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 WRB registered?

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

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