2008 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · SM08 ABZ
2008 Fiat Punto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 122,509 miles. MOT expired on 03 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,509 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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SM08 ABZ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2022
- 122,509 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM08 ABZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Fiat Punto (SM08 ABZ) between February 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SM08 ABZ Mileage History
- 25/02/2022122,398 mi
- 04/03/2022122,509 mi+111 mi
Average of roughly 5,660 miles per year across 2 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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