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AA08 ETL

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,453 mi
Last recorded119,453 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 ETL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 119,453 miles

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease slightly at inner end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

handbrake just on limit for brake test

Pass 4 Jun 2024 105,508 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 87,578 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 19 May 2022 70,269 miles

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

Rear Exhaust slightly rusty

Pass 28 May 2021 57,409 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 28 May 2021 57,408 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 30 May 2020 48,614 miles

rear exhaust and coil springs heavily corroded

Fail 30 May 2020 48,612 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear exhaust and coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2019 44,449 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 28 Apr 2019 44,449 miles

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

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 10 May 2018 40,887 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2017 39,009 miles

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 10 Apr 2016 36,529 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2015 33,552 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 31,133 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 28,944 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 23,405 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 18,406 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 18,406 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f wiper slightly smears w/s

radiator leaking

top oil breather hose perished

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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AA08 ETL is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AA08 ETL, 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 AA08 ETL registered?

AA08 ETL is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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