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GL09 UVD

2009 Abarth Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,918 mi
Last recorded182,918 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth Punto59,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 UVD
MakeAbarth
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 182,918 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 182,918 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 173,934 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy nearside & offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside - scratched and weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has travel

Pass 14 Mar 2024 166,274 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 160,120 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2022 153,164 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 153,164 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 145,867 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 90,566 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 85,277 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 81,166 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 81,166 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Battery light is on

Pass 6 Feb 2018 74,331 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 74,985 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 57,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 57,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 40,580 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Feb 2016 40,566 miles

Front Brake pipe kinked across bulkhead (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2014 31,850 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 24,063 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 16,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offide front inner drive shaft boot slightly leaking greece

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

Offside and nearside sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2012 16,211 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offide front inner drive shaft boot slightly leaking greece

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

Offside and nearside sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2011 15,637 miles

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

advisery; small cut on nearside tyre sidewall

Fail 25 Jul 2011 15,636 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

advisery; small cut on nearside tyre sidewall

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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GL09 UVD is a 2009 Abarth Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GL09 UVD, 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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What year was GL09 UVD registered?

GL09 UVD is a 2009 Abarth Punto, first registered on 8 August 2009.

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