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AO08 UEH

2008 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,094 mi
Last recorded93,094 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 UEH
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 93,094 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 93,094 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 90,318 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2024 90,318 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear joint has parted (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2023 87,629 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 87,629 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

no oil on dip stick

rear exhaust clamp loose

Pass 30 Aug 2022 85,025 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 82,670 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 82,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 80,354 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 80,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 77,115 miles

Advise exhaust flexible pipe condition

Pass 27 Jun 2018 72,510 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2017 62,824 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2017 62,824 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2016 51,885 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2016 51,885 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2015 39,494 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 39,494 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 29,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

offside front tyre has cut on sidewall but cords not shown

offside rear tyre slightly mishaped on inside edge

Pass 27 Jun 2014 29,326 miles

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

offside front tyre has cut on sidewall but cords not shown

offside rear tyre slightly mishaped on inside edge

Pass 26 Jun 2013 20,910 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 12,647 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 11,473 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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AO08 UEH is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AO08 UEH, 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 AO08 UEH registered?

AO08 UEH is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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