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AE08 ZAF

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

86,028 mi
Last recorded86,028 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 86,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 79,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 71,674 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 57,578 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 50,976 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Jan 2021 46,436 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight perished inside wall

Pass 2 Mar 2020 45,844 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 45,106 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 45,099 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 43,242 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 42,018 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 39,636 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 38,257 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 36,442 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 34,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2013 34,908 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2012 31,036 miles

front brake pads low

imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 9 Feb 2012 31,036 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads low

imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 14 Feb 2011 26,449 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 ZAF is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZAF, 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 ZAF registered?

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

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