2008 Fiat Punto 1.4L Petrol · WP58 DGU
2008 Fiat Punto (1.4L, petrol). First registered 23 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 60,506 miles. MOT valid until 03 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,506 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WP58 DGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 60,506 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WP58 DGU 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 (WP58 DGU) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 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: Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board exhaust front pipe broken off and blowing (6.1.2 (b) (ii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust broken off (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
WP58 DGU Mileage History
- 24/03/202345,832 mi
- 14/03/202451,477 mi+5,645 mi
- 11/03/202555,960 mi+4,483 mi
- 02/04/202660,504 mi+4,544 mi
- 02/04/202660,506 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,850 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Fiat Fiat Punto / Grande Punto / Punto Evo
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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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