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AU08 LPE

2008 Fiat Grande Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,487 mi
Last recorded95,487 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Grande Punto60,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 LPE
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 95,487 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 92,524 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 89,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 89,078 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 83,188 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 78,830 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 75,895 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 75,892 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 71,152 miles

front wipers are worn

Pass 26 Feb 2018 66,206 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 66,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 60,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 55,938 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 51,682 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 43,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 31,539 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 19,655 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 9,056 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Grande Punto?

Based on 204,412 MOT tests across 13,115 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
5,555
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
13,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 4,569
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,417
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,192
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 1,739
position lamp(s) not working 1,714
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AU08 LPE is a 2008 Fiat Grande Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Fiat Grande Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 60,850 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Grande Punto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 4,569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU08 LPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Grande Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Fiat Grande Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU08 LPE registered?

AU08 LPE is a 2008 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AU08 LPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 LPE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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