2007 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · BP57 OWA
2007 Fiat Punto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 93,038 miles. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,038 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BP57 OWA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 93,038 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BP57 OWA 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 2007 Fiat Punto (BP57 OWA) between May 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 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: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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 Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BP57 OWA Mileage History
- 20/05/202476,910 mi
- 21/05/202476,926 mi+16 mi
- 02/05/202588,742 mi+11,816 mi
- 29/05/202589,350 mi+608 mi
- 23/04/202693,038 mi+3,688 mi
Average of roughly 8,376 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Fiat Fiat Punto / Grande Punto / Punto Evo
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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