2008 Fiat Punto 1.2L Diesel · RX08 AFE
2008 Fiat Punto (1.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 112,907 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,907 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RX08 AFE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2023
- 112,907 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RX08 AFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Fiat Punto (RX08 AFE) between December 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 October 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: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Emissions not tested due to fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))”.
RX08 AFE Mileage History
- 03/12/2021104,078 mi
- 10/12/2021104,081 mi+3 mi
- 10/12/2022111,901 mi+7,820 mi
- 12/10/2023112,907 mi+1,006 mi
Average of roughly 4,758 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
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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