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YY08 VAF

2008 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,337 mi
Last recorded99,337 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 99,337 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 99,325 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 89,120 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 83,804 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 83,804 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 72,837 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft oil seal leak

Fail 28 Jun 2018 72,833 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front drive shaft oil seal leak

exhaust tail box deteriorating

Pass 27 Jun 2017 67,793 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft oil seal leak

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts 3mm in parts + inner shoulders worn off (4.1.E.1)

exhaust tail box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 26 Jun 2017 67,789 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both rears (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front drive shaft oil seal leak

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts 3mm in parts + inner shoulders worn off (4.1.E.1)

exhaust tail box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2016 63,148 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft oil seal leak

both front treads inner shoulder worn off

brake pad wear wire to n/s/f broken

exhaust tail box outer skin deteriorating

Fail 27 Jun 2016 63,148 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front section bracket deteriorated (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front drive shaft oil seal leak

both front treads inner shoulder worn off

brake pad wear wire to n/s/f broken

exhaust tail box outer skin deteriorating

Pass 22 Jun 2015 58,638 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 48,260 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 37,402 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 37,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre wearing off on inner edge

tyre size 175/65t15

Pass 18 Jun 2012 28,125 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 19,471 miles

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

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 VAF is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VAF, 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 VAF registered?

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

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