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YS08 MSO

2008 Fiat Punto

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,403 mi
Last recorded111,403 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 MSO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2021 111,403 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 98,608 miles

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 9 Jul 2016 95,954 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2016 95,954 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 Jul 2015 81,046 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2015 81,046 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2014 79,660 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 71,012 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 30 May 2013 71,012 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2012 62,645 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

rear no plate slight water damage

Pass 27 Jun 2011 51,048 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

plastic covering arches

rear tyres wearing uneven on edge

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 MSO is a 2008 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MSO, 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 MSO registered?

YS08 MSO is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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The MOT history for YS08 MSO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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