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YT58 VAF

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,889 mi
Last recorded91,889 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 VAF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 91,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 91,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 78,587 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp insecure both (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Reversing lamp not working

Slight free play at steering wheel

Fail 28 Oct 2024 78,587 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp insecure both (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Reversing lamp not working

Slight free play at steering wheel

Pass 20 Oct 2023 69,948 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak Very slight coolant leak from radiator ()

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

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

Reversing lamp not working

Slight free play at steering wheel

Pass 30 Sep 2022 65,230 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 62,907 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 59,395 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 59,390 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 56,169 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 56,166 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s o/s both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 50,350 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 46,219 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 42,750 miles

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 39,107 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 34,130 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 28,434 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 28,434 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

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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YT58 VAF 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 72.2%.

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 YT58 VAF, 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 YT58 VAF registered?

YT58 VAF is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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