2008 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · C5 LPP
2008 Fiat Punto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 81,467 miles. MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,467 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C5 LPP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 81,467 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C5 LPP 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 (C5 LPP) between March 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
C5 LPP Mileage History
- 11/03/202261,855 mi
- 30/11/202267,261 mi+5,406 mi
- 01/11/202371,552 mi+4,291 mi
- 08/11/202476,965 mi+5,413 mi
- 31/10/202581,467 mi+4,502 mi
Average of roughly 5,386 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: Good
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2008 model year cars.
- Electric Power Steering FailureSerious
A very common failure where the torque sensor or motor inside the column fails.
- 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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