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YS57 EBG

2008 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,467 mi
Last recorded135,467 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 EBG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 135,467 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 135,467 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2019 126,231 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 May 2018 118,867 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 May 2018 118,867 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 May 2017 111,472 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Oil leak from engine sump

Fail 2 May 2017 111,472 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak from engine sump

Pass 3 May 2016 103,781 miles

oil leak from engine sump

play in lower engine mount

Fail 3 May 2016 103,798 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak from engine sump

play in lower engine mount

Pass 5 May 2015 94,184 miles

Engine sump leaking

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

Fail 1 May 2015 94,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine sump leaking

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

Pass 3 May 2014 82,195 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 82,194 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 68,182 miles

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

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

oil leaks from 2 breather pipes

sump corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2012 68,182 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

oil leaks from 2 breather pipes

sump corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2011 54,971 miles

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

had slight interference on n/s indicator when operated rechecked working ok recommend further inspection

ice dash warning light lit

n/s/f tyre wearing low

rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2011 54,971 miles

had slight interference on n/s indicator when operated rechecked working ok recommend further inspection

ice dash warning light lit

n/s/f tyre wearing low

rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2010 41,267 miles

rear silencer starting to corrode

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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YS57 EBG is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YS57 EBG, 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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YS57 EBG is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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