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AE08 ZAY

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

85,325 mi
Last recorded85,325 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 ZAY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 85,325 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 85,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 85,062 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 85,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 82,483 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 79,584 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 79,584 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 75,914 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 71,356 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 71,356 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 67,819 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 65,951 miles

Damage to nearside outer sill

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

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

Front tyres worn smooth inner edges close to ply and cord

Fail 30 May 2017 65,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65 R15 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Damage to nearside outer sill

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

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

Front tyres worn smooth inner edges close to ply and cord

Pass 23 Jun 2016 64,098 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 57,052 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 49,116 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 49,116 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 38,240 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 38,240 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 29,411 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 29,411 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 19,957 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 19,957 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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)

front pads look slightly low - recommend wheels off inspection

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 ZAY is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZAY, 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 ZAY registered?

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

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