2008 Fiat Punto 1.2L Diesel · WR08 SRU
2008 Fiat Punto (1.2L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 163,884 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,884 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WR08 SRU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2024
- 163,884 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR08 SRU 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 (WR08 SRU) between October 2023 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
WR08 SRU Mileage History
- 11/10/2023158,165 mi
- 16/10/2023158,238 mi+73 mi
- 18/10/2023158,242 mi+4 mi
- 17/10/2024163,884 mi+5,642 mi
- 18/10/2024163,884 mi
Average of roughly 5,596 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: Poor
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