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YY08 PBF

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,255 mi
Last recorded123,255 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 123,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 112,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 107,801 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

corrosion front subframe

offside headlight movement mounting repair

oil leak

rear bumper damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2021 107,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

corrosion front subframe

offside headlight movement mounting repair

oil leak

rear bumper damaged

Fail 26 Nov 2020 107,792 miles

Central Front Emissions not tested due to leak from flex (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 104,376 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 95,923 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 81,309 miles

Offside Front tyre very worn close to legal limit

Fail 27 Nov 2017 81,304 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre very worn close to legal limit

Pass 15 Nov 2016 76,027 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 70,848 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 66,985 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 66,985 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 66,642 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 66,641 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 61,774 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 55,834 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 50,067 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 49,141 miles

nearside rear tyre tread low

offside rear hand brake effort low

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 PBF is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YY08 PBF, 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 PBF registered?

YY08 PBF is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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