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AM08 VHE

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

66,819 mi
Last recorded66,819 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 66,819 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 66,812 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 66,807 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Pass 20 Aug 2024 62,667 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 61,733 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 61,733 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive leak from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 59,351 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 59,215 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 51,903 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2020 51,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 45,772 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 45,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 44,560 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

some cracking note to rear tyres

Fail 27 Sep 2018 44,560 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2017 42,759 miles

cracks noted to rear tyres

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2016 41,738 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 38,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s and n/s (2.7.2a)

nail in o/s rear tyre

o/s front tyre bald inner edge

rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 May 2015 32,592 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre wearing thin inner edge

rear silencer slightly corroded

Fail 11 May 2015 32,590 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s front tyre wearing thin inner edge

rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 27,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 7 May 2014 27,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 25,541 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 22,370 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2012 22,370 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2011 18,900 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

o/s/f inner tyre edge worn

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 VHE is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AM08 VHE, 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 AM08 VHE registered?

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

Is AM08 VHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 VHE shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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