2008 Fiat Punto 1.4L Petrol · YB08 PUE
2008 Fiat Punto (1.4L, petrol). First registered 17 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 117,237 miles. MOT expired on 03 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,237 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YB08 PUE Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2022
- 117,237 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YB08 PUE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Fiat Punto (YB08 PUE) between July 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 August 2022 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: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
YB08 PUE Mileage History
- 29/07/2022117,237 mi
- 05/08/2022117,237 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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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