2008 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · SD08 UNR
2008 Fiat Punto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 89,311 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,311 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD08 UNR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 89,311 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD08 UNR 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 (SD08 UNR) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 October 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: Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
SD08 UNR Mileage History
- 11/10/202270,318 mi
- 30/10/202377,083 mi+6,765 mi
- 29/10/202483,079 mi+5,996 mi
- 29/10/202483,679 mi+600 mi
- 23/10/202589,311 mi+5,632 mi
Average of roughly 6,260 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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