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AE08 ZAL

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,245 mi
Last recorded141,245 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 141,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (appear to be wearing low) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 126,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 27 May 2024 125,980 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 112,027 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 101,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 99,066 miles

ENGINE SUMP CORRODED

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 93,776 miles

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

Fail 30 Jun 2020 93,776 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre is wearing on edges and close to its limit

Pass 27 Jun 2019 87,929 miles

front brake discs are worn and pitted

offside rear tyre is cracking in tread

Fail 27 Jun 2019 87,928 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust is corroded and silencer

front brake discs are worn and pitted

offside rear tyre is cracking in tread

Pass 16 Jun 2018 83,506 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2018 83,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 78,192 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 70,520 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 58,730 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 47,225 miles

advise back box

Fail 12 Jun 2014 47,224 miles

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

advise back box

Pass 21 Jun 2013 37,728 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Jun 2012 29,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise back box corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2011 21,080 miles

advise o/s/f tyre worn on edges

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 ZAL is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZAL, 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 ZAL registered?

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

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