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YT58 VAM

2008 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,734 mi
Last recorded64,734 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 VAM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 64,734 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2025 62,541 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 23 Apr 2025 62,541 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2024 59,966 miles

Rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2024 59,912 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2023 57,444 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 57,409 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 55,014 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 44,192 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 71,108 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2020 40,138 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 31,321 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 23,375 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 15,146 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 14,278 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 14,278 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 12,559 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 12,559 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 11,336 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 10,179 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 9,010 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 6,875 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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YT58 VAM is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VAM, 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 VAM registered?

YT58 VAM is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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