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YS57 ZSL

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

40,789 mi
Last recorded40,789 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 ZSL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 40,789 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front sun visor missing

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2025 39,485 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front sun visor broke

Rear Coil spring corroded both coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2024 38,369 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing/better once cleaned (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust back box corroded

Offside Front sunvisor broken off

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components rusty/corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine oil on minimum

Fail 8 Feb 2024 38,369 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps milky/deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing/better once cleaned (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust back box corroded

Offside Front sunvisor broken off

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components rusty/corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine oil on minimum

Pass 31 Jan 2023 37,293 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion forming on rear suspension components

exhaust corroded

nearside front top suspension mount noisy

Fail 31 Jan 2023 37,293 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion forming on rear suspension components

exhaust corroded

nearside front top suspension mount noisy

Pass 2 Feb 2022 39,034 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust corroded

nearside front top mount deteriated

offside front top mount deteriated

Fail 2 Feb 2022 39,034 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust corroded

nearside front top mount deteriated

offside front top mount deteriated

Pass 19 Jan 2021 34,709 miles

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

Nearside Front top suspension mount worn

Offside Front suspension top mount worn

exhaust in rusty condition

Pass 30 Jan 2020 33,875 miles

Both front suspension strut top bearings slightly rough but not tight

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2020 33,875 miles

Both front suspension strut top bearings slightly rough but not tight

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 31,885 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ferrels (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mount rough on rotation

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ferrels (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Both shocks corroded

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 31,885 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ferrels (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mount rough on rotation

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ferrels (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Both shocks corroded

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 30,939 miles

Exhaust backbox is peeling on the outer casing and the rest of the exhaust is corroded

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Centre stop lamp (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded Both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 30,050 miles

both rear shock absorbers and rear coil springs slight corrision

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2016 29,147 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 bulb out (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 29,147 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 bulb out (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 28,003 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres have slight wear to tread edges

exhaust system corroaded mainly rear box

offside fuel tank strap is slightly corroaded

Pass 11 Jan 2014 25,860 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 23,910 miles

Exhaust (Back box) corroded

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil sump corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2013 23,910 miles

Exhaust (Back box) corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil sump corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2012 20,835 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside front brake pad sensor wire broken

Pass 20 Jan 2011 18,646 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front offside rear & nearside rear tyres lightly perished on sidewalls nearside front tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

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 ZSL is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZSL, 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 ZSL is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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