2008 Fiat Punto 1.4L Petrol · NC08 JFG
2008 Fiat Punto (1.4L, petrol). First registered 06 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 109,716 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,716 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NC08 JFG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2023
- 109,716 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NC08 JFG 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 (NC08 JFG) between July 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 August 2023 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: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
NC08 JFG Mileage History
- 25/07/202298,032 mi
- 26/07/202298,034 mi+2 mi
- 02/08/2023109,716 mi+11,682 mi
Average of roughly 11,445 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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