Fiat Punto (2008)
2008 Fiat Punto
CarHunch analysed 15,939 real MOT records for the 2008 Fiat Punto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2008 Fiat Punto passes its MOT first time in only 72.3% of cases, well below the UK average of 80%, and nearly 43% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a significant concern for anyone considering a purchase. Petrol and diesel versions perform almost identically, both struggling to break 72% pass rates.
At around 60,000 miles, these Puntos show typical mileage for their age, but they're racking up an average of 4.5 failures and 22.7 advisories per test, suggesting widespread wear across multiple systems rather than isolated problems. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the braking system, suspension, and lighting—the high dangerous-defect rate indicates these are recurring weak points on the model.
What to check before buying a 2008 Fiat Punto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 43.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (89%) | 14,188 | 72.4% | 4.58 |
| Diesel (11%) | 1,751 | 71.3% | 4.26 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 Fiat Punto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2008 Fiat Punto vehicles fall between 47,008 and 73,044 miles.
2008 Fiat Punto — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 4,211 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (28% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2008 Fiat Punto
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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69%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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66%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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62.2%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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44.2%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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40.4%
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
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40.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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37.7%
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
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35.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2008. Counts include advisories and failures.
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