2007 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · PJ57 WHD
2007 Fiat Punto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 79,947 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,947 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ57 WHD Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2023
- 79,947 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ57 WHD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Fiat Punto (PJ57 WHD) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
PJ57 WHD Mileage History
- 06/09/202278,575 mi
- 07/09/202379,947 mi+1,372 mi
Average of roughly 1,369 miles per year across 2 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
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