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YY08 UDJ

2008 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,341 mi
Last recorded89,341 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 UDJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 89,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear corrosion around rear suspension mounting component

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch insecure

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

Offside Rear corrosion around rear suspension mounting component

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 21 Mar 2024 89,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear corrosion around rear suspension mounting component

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch insecure

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

Offside Rear corrosion around rear suspension mounting component

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 22 Mar 2023 86,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 80,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Mar 2022 80,543 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2021 74,217 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 69,861 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 64,181 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 64,180 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 59,003 miles

offside front wheel arch has impact damage

offside outer sill has impact damage

Fail 12 Mar 2018 58,894 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

offside front wheel arch has impact damage

offside outer sill has impact damage

Pass 9 Mar 2017 53,267 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wing damage

Offside mirror casing damaged

engine oil level low

front and rear wheel arch liners fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2016 48,724 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 48,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 44,271 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 44,271 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 38,766 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 34,765 miles

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

Heavy surface cracks offside rear tyre

M.O.T Pre checks engine had no oil (Topped up engine oil)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 34,765 miles

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

Heavy surface cracks offside rear tyre

M.O.T Pre checks engine had no oil (Topped up engine oil)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 29,841 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 24,978 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 UDJ is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UDJ, 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 UDJ registered?

YY08 UDJ is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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