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YT08 XPO

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,119 mi
Last recorded78,119 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 78,119 miles

Front headlights turning opaque but images ok

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 78,119 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing and brake pedal smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange below catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front headlights turning opaque but images ok

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener obscuring driver's view down the bonnet ()

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 72,049 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 72,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 65,434 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 65,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/15 inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2022 59,950 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 59,950 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 53,700 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 53,700 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 48,178 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 23 Nov 2020 48,178 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened leg mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 14 Nov 2019 43,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded excessive (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective corroded broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 43,965 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks inner outer side wall 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded excessive (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective corroded broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure falling off

Pass 16 Nov 2018 38,180 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 38,180 miles

Nearside 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 incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/65 R15 81T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2017 32,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 27,314 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 27,314 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 21,440 miles

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

front brake discs worn, slighty rusty

Fail 27 Oct 2015 21,440 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs worn, slighty rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2014 14,381 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 14,381 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 13,742 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 10,904 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 10,904 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 1 May 2012 9,991 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 15,893 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 XPO is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XPO, 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 XPO registered?

YT08 XPO is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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