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EN08 RTO

2008 Abarth Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,557 mi
Last recorded123,557 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Abarth Punto62,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 RTO
MakeAbarth
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 123,557 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 122,433 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front tyres different size to rears

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake showing signs of sticking now and then

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion on under side and suspension components

under trays and outer sill covers

Pass 4 Jul 2023 121,770 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 117,736 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 111,045 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 87,626 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 87,626 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 72,204 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 72,183 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 61,995 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 60,547 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 54,887 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 46,569 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 46,557 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 39,765 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 39,422 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 32,306 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 23,766 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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EN08 RTO is a 2008 Abarth Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EN08 RTO, 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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What year was EN08 RTO registered?

EN08 RTO is a 2008 Abarth Punto, first registered on 22 August 2008.

Is EN08 RTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN08 RTO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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