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YT08 XLA

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,112 mi
Last recorded55,112 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 XLA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 55,112 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to approximately 2-3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to approximately 3mm remaining and wearing slightly on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

light dusting of oil around NSF inner CV joint

Fail 10 Nov 2020 55,112 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre tread worn unevenly with lowest part worn well below legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to approximately 2-3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to approximately 3mm remaining and wearing slightly on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

light dusting of oil around NSF inner CV joint

Pass 17 May 2019 48,064 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 15 May 2019 48,063 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing lower stalk missing suspect under seat (7.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

front brake pad warning wire broken

Pass 7 Jun 2018 41,153 miles

Front Bumper corners insicure

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2017 35,857 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 35,857 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 30,049 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 27,930 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 27,930 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 24,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 20,406 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 17,704 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 15,235 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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YT08 XLA is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLA, 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 YT08 XLA registered?

YT08 XLA is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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