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YS08 RUW

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

139,829 mi
Last recorded139,829 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 RUW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 139,829 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 139,829 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 139,821 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 139,821 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 139,782 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2017 131,208 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres scrubbed and worn near cords

Pass 7 Jun 2016 124,732 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner edges advise tracking check

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 2 Jun 2015 117,867 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 117,823 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 103,561 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 103,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 88,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

both front tyres scrubbing tracking out?

o/s head liht fixing bracket damaged.

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2013 88,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

both front tyres scrubbing tracking out?

o/s head liht fixing bracket damaged.

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 2 Jun 2012 71,980 miles

n/s rear reflector damaged and poor condition.

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 Jun 2012 71,977 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2011 57,440 miles

Nearside Rear 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 RUW is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RUW, 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 RUW registered?

YS08 RUW is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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