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AE08 WSC

2008 Fiat Grand Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,095 mi
Last recorded185,095 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Grand Punto60,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 WSC
MakeFiat
ModelGrand Punto
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 185,095 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 185,087 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 172,912 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 160,861 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 160,740 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2017 141,693 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 2 Aug 2017 141,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 120,865 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 102,005 miles

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

engine and gearbox damp with oil

exhaust backbox corroded but not blowing

exhaust front flexi broken/loose but not blowing

radiator coolant stained

Fail 27 Aug 2015 102,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

engine and gearbox damp with oil

exhaust backbox corroded but not blowing

exhaust front flexi broken/loose but not blowing

radiator coolant stained

Pass 3 Sep 2014 90,052 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 90,052 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 72,097 miles

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust badly corroded

front brakes worn

Pass 31 Aug 2012 56,206 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 39,016 miles

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 WSC is a 2008 Fiat Grand Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WSC, 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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What year was AE08 WSC registered?

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

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