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YY08 XDV

2008 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,126 mi
Last recorded95,126 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 95,126 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 82,762 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Nov 2017

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 69,130 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 69,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 47,017 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 47,017 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 44,508 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 37,445 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 31,260 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 24,061 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 24,059 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 18,821 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 XDV is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XDV, 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 XDV registered?

YY08 XDV is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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