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AU08 YYB

2008 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,402 mi
Last recorded111,402 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 YYB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 111,402 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 107,498 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)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 107,496 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 94,681 miles

Front brake discs wearing

Nearside Front Outer tyre edge wearing

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

Offside windscreen wiper slightly deteriorated

Rear tyres slightly deteriorated

exhaust tailpipe outer layer corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2015 82,525 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tailpipe outer layer slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Nov 2015 82,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tailpipe outer layer slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2014 75,490 miles

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

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

offside windscreen wiper slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Nov 2014 75,490 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside windscreen wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2013 69,853 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 63,141 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 63,141 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 53,062 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 53,062 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 41,552 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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AU08 YYB is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AU08 YYB, 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 AU08 YYB registered?

AU08 YYB is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AU08 YYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 YYB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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