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AE08 ZAJ

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

159,255 mi
Last recorded159,255 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 ZAJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 159,255 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 142,549 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 142,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2024

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 57,890 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 50,392 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 42,514 miles

offside front to back brake pipe corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2019 30,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets, inner. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2018 27,456 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 26,639 miles

Front both tyres perishing on inner sidewalls

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre perishing on side walls

Offside mirror glass slight damage

Pass 20 Jun 2016 25,657 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 24,176 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2014 22,683 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 21,378 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 19,106 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 27 Jun 2011 17,261 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 ZAJ is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZAJ, 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 ZAJ registered?

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

Is AE08 ZAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 ZAJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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