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A16 FTW

2009 Abarth Grand Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,886 mi
Last recorded147,886 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth Grand Punto69,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 FTW
MakeAbarth
ModelGrand Punto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 147,886 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 147,759 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both rear tyres cracked

nearside headlamp deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2025 136,846 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 131,219 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 119,171 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 102,162 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer box corroded at outer skin

Pass 27 Jul 2019 99,612 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2019 99,572 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2018 95,439 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 86,045 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 71,612 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 59,289 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 45,785 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 31,949 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 31,949 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 28,355 miles

How Reliable is the Abarth Grand Punto?

Based on 2,988 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
6,247
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
coil spring broken 68
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 39
parking brake recording little or no effort 37
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A16 FTW is a 2009 Abarth Grand Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Abarth Grand Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 69,086 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Abarth Grand Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 FTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Abarth Grand Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Abarth Grand Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A16 FTW is a 2009 Abarth Grand Punto, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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