2008 Fiat Punto 1.4L Petrol · AY08 YVN
2008 Fiat Punto (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 108,661 miles. MOT expired on 04 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,661 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY08 YVN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2025
- 108,661 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY08 YVN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Fiat Punto (AY08 YVN) between March 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
AY08 YVN Mileage History
- 10/03/202387,571 mi
- 05/04/202499,081 mi+11,510 mi
- 06/04/202499,081 mi
- 26/03/2025108,566 mi+9,485 mi
- 27/03/2025108,661 mi+95 mi
Average of roughly 10,300 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Fiat Fiat Punto / Grande Punto / Punto Evo
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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