2008 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · RY57 UZL
2008 Fiat Punto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 65,543 miles. MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,543 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY57 UZL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2026
- 65,543 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY57 UZL 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 (RY57 UZL) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
RY57 UZL Mileage History
- 01/02/202252,543 mi
- 14/02/202355,206 mi+2,663 mi
- 09/02/202457,569 mi+2,363 mi
- 13/02/202561,182 mi+3,613 mi
- 11/02/202665,543 mi+4,361 mi
Average of roughly 3,228 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: Good
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- Electric Power Steering FailureSerious
A very common failure where the torque sensor or motor inside the column fails.
- Alternator Housing CrackingModerate
On 1.2 and 1.4 petrol models, water can drip onto the alternator, causing the casing to crack in freezing weather.
- Overheating and head gasket failureSerious
The 1.2 and 1.4 petrol engines are prone to overheating if the cooling system is neglected. Head gasket failure can follow, causing creamy residue under the oil cap, coolant loss and poor engine performance. Cars as young as three years old have been affected.
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