2008 Fiat Punto 1.2L Diesel · YG08 DWD
2008 Fiat Punto (1.2L, diesel). First registered 12 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 129,520 miles. MOT valid until 04 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,520 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YG08 DWD Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 129,520 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YG08 DWD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Fiat Punto (YG08 DWD) between May 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 05 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”.
YG08 DWD Mileage History
- 25/05/201130,069 mi
- 29/05/201238,732 mi+8,663 mi
- 29/05/201238,732 mi
- 06/06/201347,382 mi+8,650 mi
- 06/06/201347,382 mi
- 29/05/201454,411 mi+7,029 mi
- 11/06/201563,456 mi+9,045 mi
- 08/06/201672,735 mi+9,279 mi
- 08/06/201781,078 mi+8,343 mi
- 30/04/201887,848 mi+6,770 mi
- 30/04/201887,849 mi+1 mi
- 15/04/201994,923 mi+7,074 mi
- 23/10/2020105,809 mi+10,886 mi
- 04/03/2022109,440 mi+3,631 mi
- 25/02/2023113,273 mi+3,833 mi
- 01/03/2024118,559 mi+5,286 mi
- 01/03/2025124,212 mi+5,653 mi
- 05/03/2026129,520 mi+5,308 mi
- 05/03/2026129,520 mi
Average of roughly 6,729 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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