2008 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · FM57 OAX
2008 Fiat Punto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 07 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 70,988 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,988 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM57 OAX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/01/2024
- 70,988 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM57 OAX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Fiat Punto (FM57 OAX) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 January 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
FM57 OAX Mileage History
- 04/01/202259,191 mi
- 03/01/202363,648 mi+4,457 mi
- 05/01/202470,988 mi+7,340 mi
Average of roughly 5,894 miles per year across 3 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
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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