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YY08 VVM

2008 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,833 mi
Last recorded99,833 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 VVM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 99,833 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 99,833 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 30 Apr 2019 87,982 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 87,982 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 77,044 miles

rear exhaust box badly deteriorated/corroded

Fail 16 May 2018 77,044 miles

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

rear exhaust box badly deteriorated/corroded

Pass 10 May 2017 70,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 10 May 2017 70,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Rear silencer corroded

Rear washer not working

Pass 7 May 2016 63,193 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 56,182 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 56,182 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2014 48,735 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 48,735 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 42,122 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 42,121 miles

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

both front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2012 36,899 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 28,939 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 28,939 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 VVM is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VVM, 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 VVM registered?

YY08 VVM is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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