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BL08 BJZ

2008 Abarth Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,873 mi
Last recorded98,873 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Abarth Punto62,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 BJZ
MakeAbarth
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 98,873 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 98,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 88,900 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 88,843 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 81,069 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 81,068 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 73,289 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 62,974 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 62,365 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 61,935 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 60,301 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 58,987 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 57,578 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 57,542 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 55,329 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 47,915 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 44,616 miles

o/s & n/s/r tyres wearing inner edges

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2013 44,610 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

o/s & n/s/r tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2012 37,550 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 32,648 miles

How Reliable is the Abarth Punto?

Based on 8,805 MOT tests across 643 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
5,587
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
643
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 146
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 116
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 98
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
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BL08 BJZ is a 2008 Abarth Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Abarth Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 62,840 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Abarth Punto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL08 BJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BL08 BJZ is a 2008 Abarth Punto, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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