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AM08 VEY

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,911 mi
Last recorded60,911 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 VEY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 60,911 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 59,483 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test large sat nav screen placed on passenger seat ()

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Fail 24 Sep 2024 59,473 miles

Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged wiring routing the wrong way around strut and pulling and rubbing/ also brake pad low level warning wire in same condition (1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced has wrong bulb in place/ white not orange (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure has been run flat and sidewall in such a condition to fail (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test large sat nav screen placed on passenger seat ()

exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

water level in tank below MIN marker

Pass 26 Sep 2023 55,353 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 55,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 54,671 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 54,341 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

general underbody has corrosion

Fail 18 Sep 2020 54,341 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire backbox (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

general underbody has corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2018 54,328 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 49,759 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 45,721 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 40,653 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Jul 2014 35,387 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 30,587 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 26,080 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 26,079 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2011 20,166 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 20,166 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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AM08 VEY is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AM08 VEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM08 VEY registered?

AM08 VEY is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is AM08 VEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 VEY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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