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AE08 ZCB

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,420 mi
Last recorded97,420 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2021 97,420 miles

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

offside handbrake performance slightly low

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2020 94,164 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears (5.3.2 (b))

offside front top strut mounting slightly noisy in operation

offside handbrake performance slightly low

Fail 4 Aug 2020 94,164 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears (5.3.2 (b))

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

offside front top strut mounting slightly noisy in operation

offside handbrake performance slightly low

Pass 21 Jun 2019 89,452 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 89,386 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords [on outer wall] (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 84,816 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

both front top strut mountings noisy in operation

Fail 29 Jun 2018 84,816 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

both front top strut mountings noisy in operation

Pass 8 Jun 2017 79,158 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

both top strut mountings noisy in operation

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

engine breather pipe split

lower engine mounting worn

Pass 16 Jun 2016 75,094 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both rear and nearside front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 75,094 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both rear and nearside front (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rear in poor condition

Pass 4 Jun 2015 70,137 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2014 65,494 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 53,023 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 53,023 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 41,291 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 41,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 33,104 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 ZCB is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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