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YT08 YMU

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021
Fail 11 Nov 2021

Emissions not tested cat missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring rubbed through on n/s/f wheel rim (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2020
Fail 9 Mar 2020

Emissions not tested due to missing catalytic converter (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019
Pass 5 Mar 2018
Pass 28 Feb 2017 69,096 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 69,091 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working one of two (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 68,552 miles

Offside tyre badly cracking

exhaust back box 2nd skin badly corroded

exhaust clamp to engine corroded and broken

Pass 2 May 2015 68,176 miles

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

exhaust detiorated

Pass 3 Jul 2013 48,997 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 48,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear ns side light bulb not working

Pass 15 May 2012 34,457 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 30,771 miles

o/s/front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 5 Oct 2011 30,771 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/front tyre wearing on edge

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 YMU is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT08 YMU registered?

YT08 YMU is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YT08 YMU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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