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YS08 PYL

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,241 mi
Last recorded88,241 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 88,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 82,808 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant pipe behind water pump corroded.

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

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

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

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

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

Radiator signs/ residue coolant leak

Pass 3 Jul 2017 77,722 miles

Nearside Front repeater lens missing

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

child saftey switch on door lock deactivated to open door as no outer handle on off side rear

engine has oil leak from sump

Fail 30 Jun 2017 77,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle missing (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front repeater lens missing

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

child saftey switch on door lock deactivated to open door as no outer handle on off side rear

engine has oil leak from sump

Pass 27 Jun 2016 71,683 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge 175/65/15

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2015 67,662 miles

nearside front body damage

Fail 22 Jun 2015 67,662 miles

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

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

nearside front body damage

Pass 25 Jun 2014 62,033 miles

Oil leak from Gearbox.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 53,147 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 53,121 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 42,589 miles

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

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

coolant low

Pass 21 Jun 2011 31,517 miles

Both front braking disc's are worn

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 31,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front braking disc's are worn

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 PYL is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PYL, 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 PYL registered?

YS08 PYL is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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