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GD08 OAJ

2008 Abarth Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,055 mi
Last recorded97,055 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Abarth Punto62,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 OAJ
MakeAbarth
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 97,055 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 91,599 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 91,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 84,686 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2020 84,083 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

both rear seat bases insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2019 77,086 miles

Rear Shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2018 70,061 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 70,061 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 66,614 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 56,302 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 56,302 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 52,765 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 52,765 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 44,214 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2011 32,718 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 32,718 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

scratch in passenger side of windscreen swept area

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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GD08 OAJ is a 2008 Abarth Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 GD08 OAJ, 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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GD08 OAJ is a 2008 Abarth Punto, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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