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J21 DSH

2009 Abarth Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,702 mi
Last recorded84,702 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth Punto59,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 DSH
MakeAbarth
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 84,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 78,946 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2025 78,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 70,084 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 59,680 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 53,480 miles

Parking brake near end of reserve travel. Efficiency 19%.

Pass 10 May 2021 50,413 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 48,798 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED AND SLIGHT BLOW

Pass 7 May 2019 46,592 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 43,967 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 43,949 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 40,379 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)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 May 2016 35,908 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 32,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2014 28,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear brake caliper has a slight Brake fluid damp!!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 22,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Apr 2012 17,854 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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J21 DSH is a 2009 Abarth Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 J21 DSH, 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 J21 DSH registered?

J21 DSH is a 2009 Abarth Punto, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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