2008 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · PE08 JMU
2008 Fiat Punto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 May 2008. Recorded mileage 105,072 miles. MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,072 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE08 JMU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 105,072 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE08 JMU 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 (PE08 JMU) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
PE08 JMU Mileage History
- 08/11/2023102,545 mi
- 10/11/2023102,548 mi+3 mi
- 13/11/2025105,068 mi+2,520 mi
- 14/11/2025105,072 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,253 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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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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