2008 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · WV58 CMZ
2008 Fiat Punto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 15 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 76,245 miles. MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,245 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WV58 CMZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2023
- 76,245 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WV58 CMZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Fiat Punto (WV58 CMZ) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
WV58 CMZ Mileage History
- 06/08/202271,080 mi
- 06/08/202271,080 mi
- 24/08/202376,243 mi+5,163 mi
- 24/08/202376,245 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,924 miles per year across 4 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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