2008 Fiat Punto 1.4L Petrol · WP58 DMV
2008 Fiat Punto (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 116,503 miles. MOT expired on 03 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,503 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WP58 DMV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2023
- 116,503 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WP58 DMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Fiat Punto (WP58 DMV) between April 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WP58 DMV Mileage History
- 04/04/2022108,106 mi
- 31/03/2023116,503 mi+8,397 mi
- 31/03/2023116,503 mi
Average of roughly 8,492 miles per year across 3 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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