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AE08 YAP

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,633 mi
Last recorded67,633 miles
Recorded on26 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2025 67,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 58,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 58,656 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 56,789 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 56,766 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 55,193 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 52,253 miles

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rears (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 48,800 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Near and Offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 48,775 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 48,370 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 47,610 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 45,866 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 43,131 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 43,131 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 40,125 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 37,133 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 29,870 miles

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

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 YAP is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YAP, 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 YAP registered?

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

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