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CA09 MZG

2009 Abarth Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

103,008 mi
Last recorded103,008 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Abarth Punto59,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 MZG
MakeAbarth
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2020 103,008 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in both front strut tops

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 97,394 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamps permanently lit

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy borderline (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 97,387 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Body component insecure wheelarch liner loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flatspotted (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted both brake pad retaining pins are not locked into place . (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm completely smooth with no tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front wipers not checked due to no washer fluid

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake caliper carrier sliding shims are incorrectly fitted and lower shim is about to fall out .

On both front and rear axles both the nearside brake pads are old but the offside brake pads have been replaced !

Rear both sides around brake calipers and inside wheels brake fluid is present but no apparent leaks at time of test .

both headlamps are pernamently lit

Pass 29 Jun 2018 84,189 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 84,189 miles

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 77,633 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both bald on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Jun 2017 77,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both bald on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

engine oil overfilled

Pass 25 Jun 2016 69,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 69,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 59,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

auxillary drive belt splitting

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 19 Jun 2014 49,223 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 49,082 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 38,731 miles

n/s rear bumper damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2013 38,730 miles

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

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

n/s rear bumper damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2012 27,936 miles

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

damage to n/s/r

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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CA09 MZG is a 2009 Abarth Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2009 Abarth Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 59,422 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Abarth Punto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA09 MZG, 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 17 years old, this Abarth Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CA09 MZG is a 2009 Abarth Punto, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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