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AE08 ZBM

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,606 mi
Last recorded94,606 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 94,606 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear wiper split

Rear reverse light not working

Fail 4 Sep 2025 94,606 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear wiper split

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 30 Aug 2024 90,848 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 84,193 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 76,779 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 69,081 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 69,060 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 64,841 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 61,321 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 61,320 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 55,455 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 48,223 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Sep 2017 48,223 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 46,587 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 45,193 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 43,554 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2014 43,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 38,482 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)

rear exhaust box becoming corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2012 30,787 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2012 30,787 miles

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

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2011 23,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs ridged

stress cracks in rear tyre treads

Pass 31 Aug 2011 23,524 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs ridged

stress cracks in rear tyre treads

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 ZBM is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 ZBM, 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 ZBM registered?

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

Is AE08 ZBM safe to buy?

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