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YY08 LWN

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,825 mi
Last recorded140,825 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 LWN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 140,825 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 127,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s+n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s+n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2017 119,419 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2016 115,256 miles

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2016 115,254 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2015 108,948 miles

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

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

exhaust rear corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2015 108,942 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

exhaust rear corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2014 99,840 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rear corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2014 99,840 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rear corroded

Pass 24 May 2013 86,772 miles

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

exhaust rear box corroded

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 23 May 2013 86,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine oil level low

exhaust rear box corroded

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 6 Jun 2012 74,790 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2012 74,790 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 May 2011 52,197 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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YY08 LWN is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YY08 LWN, 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 YY08 LWN registered?

YY08 LWN is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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