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YT08 XPC

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,474 mi
Last recorded166,474 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 166,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 163,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 154,004 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

both rear outer sills corroding

Fail 28 Mar 2022 153,995 miles

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

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

both rear outer sills corroding

Pass 22 Mar 2021 145,211 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 145,211 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 136,513 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Fail 19 Mar 2020 136,513 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 123,454 miles

exhaust showing sign of corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2018 111,271 miles

rear exhaust silencer showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2017 98,797 miles

Rear exhaust silencer showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2016 86,684 miles

Rear exhaust silencer showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2016 86,684 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear exhaust silencer showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2015 75,902 miles

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

rear exhaust shedding outer skin

Pass 26 Mar 2014 63,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear silencer shedding outer skin

Pass 18 Mar 2013 57,916 miles

rear silencer showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2012 40,902 miles

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 29,390 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 XPC is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XPC, 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 XPC registered?

YT08 XPC is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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