2008 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · AE08 TVB
2008 Fiat Punto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 81,708 miles. MOT expired on 31 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,708 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE08 TVB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2024
- 81,708 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.
AE08 TVB 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 (AE08 TVB) between April 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AE08 TVB Mileage History
- 01/04/202269,005 mi
- 30/03/202376,990 mi+7,985 mi
- 31/03/202377,022 mi+32 mi
- 21/03/202481,708 mi+4,686 mi
Average of roughly 6,444 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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- Electric Power Steering FailureSerious
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- Alternator Housing CrackingModerate
On 1.2 and 1.4 petrol models, water can drip onto the alternator, causing the casing to crack in freezing weather.
- Overheating and head gasket failureSerious
The 1.2 and 1.4 petrol engines are prone to overheating if the cooling system is neglected. Head gasket failure can follow, causing creamy residue under the oil cap, coolant loss and poor engine performance. Cars as young as three years old have been affected.
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