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YY08 UDB

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,515 mi
Last recorded117,515 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 117,515 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 110,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both braking surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 103,719 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 95,754 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 95,746 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2020 88,831 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 79,952 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 73,716 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 73,709 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2017 66,554 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 52,806 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 52,455 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Headlight (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 39,932 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 39,932 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 33,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

radiator leaking

Pass 30 Jul 2014 33,570 miles

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

radiator leaking

Pass 2 Aug 2013 25,447 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 21,235 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 16,686 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 UDB 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 UDB, 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 UDB registered?

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

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