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YY08 LWR

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

44,939 mi
Last recorded44,939 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 LWR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 44,939 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 43,847 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both starting to wear on insides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 43,151 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under the car is very rusty

Fail 21 Jun 2024 43,151 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under the car is very rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2023 42,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear BACK BOX OUTER CASE STARTING TO UNWRAP

Pass 23 Jun 2022 41,371 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 40,640 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 40,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on insides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 40,192 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on insides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 38,617 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs and shock absorbers (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on inner face of front brake discs

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded away

Pass 12 May 2018 36,902 miles

coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

inner face of near side front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 16 May 2017 34,762 miles

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

coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

outer skin of rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 16 May 2017 34,762 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)

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

coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

outer skin of rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 May 2016 32,918 miles

Outer skin corroded away from rear exhaust silencer

Slight corrosion on inner face of near side front brake disc

Slight play detected from off side inner steering rack joint area

coil spring corroded Both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 May 2016 32,918 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Outer skin corroded away from rear exhaust silencer

Slight corrosion on inner face of near side front brake disc

Slight play detected from off side inner steering rack joint area

coil spring corroded Both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 30,565 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 May 2014 25,969 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 25,959 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

movement in o/s steering rack end

water pump leaking

Pass 23 May 2013 23,119 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside

offside wiper blade split

slight movement in offside steering rack end

Pass 2 May 2012 18,819 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 12,129 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 LWR is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YY08 LWR, 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 LWR registered?

YY08 LWR is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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