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YS08 WXG

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,478 mi
Last recorded125,478 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 125,478 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 125,477 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. seat tilt inop (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal is rock hard (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2020 124,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 117,117 miles

bonnet release broken

drivers seat cannot be tilted

Fail 4 Mar 2019 117,117 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

bonnet release broken

drivers seat cannot be tilted

Pass 20 Feb 2018 106,627 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 106,627 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 106,625 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 94,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 85,988 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2015 76,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs deteriorated and scored inner surface

rear eshaust box deteriorated and corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2014 70,528 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 69,303 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 69,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 47,216 miles

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

O/S/F inner wheel arch trim broken

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

rear centre seatbelt outer plastic missing but still works

Fail 23 Jan 2012 47,216 miles

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

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

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

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

O/S/F inner wheel arch trim broken

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

rear centre seatbelt outer plastic missing but still works

Pass 21 Jan 2011 19,409 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 WXG is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WXG, 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 WXG registered?

YS08 WXG is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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