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AF08 AJE

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

105,330 mi
Last recorded105,330 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 AJE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 105,330 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 105,330 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 100,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 100,322 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 95,000 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 88,931 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 82,963 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 76,882 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 70,711 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 70,711 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 64,786 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2018 57,841 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2018 57,723 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Horn switch defective

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2017 49,651 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2016 42,612 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 41,248 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2015 41,248 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 38,829 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 May 2013 36,325 miles

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

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

engine thin breather pipe split

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Jun 2012 29,439 miles

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

front and rear tyre side walls showing first signs of wear

front wiper blades showing first signs of wear

Pass 25 Jun 2011 21,959 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 12,742 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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AF08 AJE is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AF08 AJE, 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 AF08 AJE registered?

AF08 AJE is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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