2008 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · MJ57 WDK
2008 Fiat Punto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 92,620 miles. MOT expired on 27 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,620 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MJ57 WDK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2024
- 92,620 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MJ57 WDK 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 (MJ57 WDK) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2024 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: Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Front Position lamp not working working but very dim (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit value”; “Front Oil leaking excessively from engine engine sump seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
MJ57 WDK Mileage History
- 16/03/2022121,541 km
- 24/03/202384,033 mi
- 24/03/202384,034 mi+1 mi
- 20/03/202492,618 mi+8,584 mi
- 25/03/202492,620 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly -14,269 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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: Poor
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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