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YS08 LDU

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,430 mi
Last recorded80,430 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 LDU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 80,430 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 80,429 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 76,361 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe near bottom arm mounting bolt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 76,358 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe near bottom arm mounting bolt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 75,946 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 75,946 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 64,778 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust back box deteriorated

front exhaust flexy slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2018 58,119 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 58,119 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing at downpipe (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 53,131 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroding.

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 12 May 2017 53,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear tyres slightly cracking on outer sidewalls

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroding.

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

Pass 8 May 2016 49,388 miles

Minor engine oil leak.

Nearside Front cut or split in side wall but not showing cord.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And is also showing signs of corrosion. (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 46,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 38,279 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 31,471 miles

exhaust corroded and deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2012 26,708 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded and deteriorated

Fail 24 May 2012 26,702 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded and deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2011 18,630 miles

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

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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YS08 LDU is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YS08 LDU, 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 YS08 LDU registered?

YS08 LDU is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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