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SD08 LFB

2008 Fiat Grand Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,973 mi
Last recorded83,973 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Grand Punto60,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 LFB
MakeFiat
ModelGrand Punto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 83,973 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 77,939 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 21 Jan 2025 77,620 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2024 71,129 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under Body Corrosion All Over including Suspension front and rear

Pass 16 Feb 2023 67,058 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 65,598 miles

Front Engine sump is starting to corrode

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear axle is corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2022 65,598 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Engine sump is starting to corrode

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear axle is corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2021 64,330 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 63,584 miles

rear exhaust silencer box heavily corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2019 62,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 60,670 miles

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2018 60,670 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2017 59,680 miles

Rear Exhaust corroded deteriorated

Fail 14 Feb 2017 59,675 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust corroded deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2016 58,393 miles

Rear exhaust corroded/deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2015 54,806 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2014 49,599 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 49,599 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 44,860 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 37,914 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 27,537 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Grand Punto?

Based on 118,499 MOT tests across 7,649 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
5,651
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
7,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 2,845
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,642
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,553
position lamp(s) not working 1,166
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SD08 LFB is a 2008 Fiat Grand Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Fiat Grand Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 60,578 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Grand Punto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 2,845 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD08 LFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Grand Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Fiat Grand Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SD08 LFB registered?

SD08 LFB is a 2008 Fiat Grand Punto, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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