2008 Fiat Punto 1.2L Diesel · PY08 GKU
2008 Fiat Punto (1.2L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 82,596 miles. MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,596 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PY08 GKU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2025
- 82,596 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PY08 GKU 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 (PY08 GKU) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear to gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))”.
PY08 GKU Mileage History
- 13/04/202271,381 mi
- 13/04/202271,381 mi
- 12/04/202375,180 mi+3,799 mi
- 08/04/202478,661 mi+3,481 mi
- 09/04/202582,596 mi+3,935 mi
Average of roughly 3,752 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: Below Average
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