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AE08 YRB

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

232,007 mi
Last recorded232,007 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 232,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 204,415 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 175,289 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 142,936 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 114,272 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 89,301 miles

Nearside silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2019 83,739 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 Jul 2019 83,739 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2018 76,199 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 18 Jul 2017 68,931 miles

Front tyres wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 18 Jul 2017 68,931 miles

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

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

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

Front tyres wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2016 60,447 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 60,447 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 47,459 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 39,711 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 35,573 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 31,072 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 24,463 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 YRB is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YRB, 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 YRB registered?

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

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