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YS08 LDY

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,716 mi
Last recorded65,716 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 LDY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 65,716 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 65,716 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 64,880 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 64,875 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 63,836 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 62,875 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 62,868 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 58,612 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 58,603 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 54,490 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 54,490 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 54,486 miles

air box breather return pipe broken off air box at rear

both rear coil springs corroding

both rear shock absorber casing corroding

front and rear number plate deteriorating slightly

front sub frame corroding

general corrosion front and rear under side of vehicle

nearside hand brake cable outer deteriorating

nearside wing mirror is taped up but functions as intended

sump corroding

washer fluid level low

Pass 18 May 2018 52,091 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view taped on (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 May 2017 48,812 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 43,483 miles

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 31 May 2016 43,482 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2015 40,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 18 May 2015 40,701 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 30 May 2014 37,646 miles

oil leak at nearside drivshaft seal

Fail 30 May 2014 37,646 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

oil leak at nearside drivshaft seal

Fail 31 May 2013 33,074 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 33,074 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 29,146 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 24,478 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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YS08 LDY is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue 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 YS08 LDY, 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 LDY registered?

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

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