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YT08 WJU

2008 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,593 mi
Last recorded99,593 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 WJU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 99,593 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mount bearings rough when turned (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2019 99,251 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 92,528 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 92,524 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 87,591 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 87,406 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 80,815 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 80,815 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 73,771 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 67,828 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 67,828 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 58,319 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 58,240 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 48,197 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge out of centre 3/4's below legal limit

Pass 18 Feb 2011 35,928 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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YT08 WJU is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YT08 WJU, 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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YT08 WJU is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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