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YS08 LFP

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,897 mi
Last recorded131,897 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 131,897 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 131,897 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 124,035 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 124,027 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 115,119 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 109,247 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low/worn inner edge 175x65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear silencer corroded/outer skin peeled away /rattling

Fail 11 Mar 2020 109,247 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low/worn inner edge 175x65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess feels notchy when pulled /cable seizing possibly?? (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear bumper split/foglamp knocked inside/accident damage??

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

rear silencer corroded/outer skin peeled away /rattling

Pass 8 Mar 2019 91,600 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wire broken.

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

signs of oil leaking from engine. (possible rocker cover gasket)

Fail 8 Mar 2019 91,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wire broken.

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

signs of oil leaking from engine. (possible rocker cover gasket)

Pass 16 Mar 2018 82,814 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 78,051 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 78,051 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 69,370 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 69,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 May 2015 60,410 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 50,874 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 42,284 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2013 42,284 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 34,176 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 26,136 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 LFP is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LFP, 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 LFP registered?

YS08 LFP is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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