2008 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · LO08 XXJ
2008 Fiat Punto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 98,629 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,629 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LO08 XXJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 98,629 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LO08 XXJ 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 (LO08 XXJ) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 September 2025 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: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
LO08 XXJ Mileage History
- 30/09/202287,925 mi
- 08/09/202390,876 mi+2,951 mi
- 16/09/202494,729 mi+3,853 mi
- 30/09/202598,629 mi+3,900 mi
- 30/09/202598,629 mi
Average of roughly 3,567 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: 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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