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AE08 YPB

2008 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 YPB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026
Pass 1 Apr 2025 53,012 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2024 50,896 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2023 48,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY

Pass 23 Mar 2022 45,102 miles

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Fail 22 Mar 2022 45,094 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre over 10 years old

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated sweaty (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust rusty

rear suspention kit

Pass 1 Apr 2021 39,880 miles

Both Rear Shock Casing Corroded

Exhaust Back Box Corroded

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 38,340 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

both front inner steering arms corroding

both rear brake drums corroding

exhaust back box corroding

exhaust system corroding

rear axle corroding

surface corrosion to both front coil springs

surface corrosion to both front shocks

surface corrosion to both front wishbones

surface corrosion to both rear coil springs

surface corrosion to both rear shocks

surface corrosion to engine oil sump pan

surface corrosion to front sub frame

Fail 22 Feb 2020 38,340 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

both front inner steering arms corroding

both rear brake drums corroding

exhaust back box corroding

exhaust system corroding

rear axle corroding

surface corrosion to both front coil springs

surface corrosion to both front shocks

surface corrosion to both front wishbones

surface corrosion to both rear coil springs

surface corrosion to both rear shocks

surface corrosion to engine oil sump pan

surface corrosion to front sub frame

Pass 18 Mar 2019 36,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust back box corroding

rear axle corroding

sump pan corroding

Pass 13 Feb 2018 34,470 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished-175/65/15

Fail 13 Feb 2018 34,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/15 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

both front tyres perished-175/65/15

Pass 15 Feb 2017 32,260 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 29,056 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 26,095 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 24,572 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 24,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 17,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 13,540 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 YPB is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 YPB, 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 YPB registered?

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

Is AE08 YPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 YPB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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