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J8 TXT

2009 Abarth Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,033 mi
Last recorded76,033 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth Punto59,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 TXT
MakeAbarth
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 76,033 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch cover fouling tyre

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear wiper blade in poor conditon

Fail 29 Sep 2025 76,033 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed behind seat (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch cover fouling tyre

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear wiper blade in poor conditon

Pass 9 Sep 2024 74,795 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 72,987 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 72,987 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 70,488 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 68,598 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 67,220 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 66,403 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin loose

Pass 18 Sep 2018 65,231 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 60,126 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all four tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2016 54,635 miles

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 48,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Both front ABS looms appear to be running close to damper (3.4.3)

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

Rear exhaust box is slightly corroded and outer skin has de-laminated and been removed

Pass 10 Sep 2014 40,219 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded and loose

Pass 10 Sep 2013 26,678 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2012 14,813 miles

Drivers seat belt stalk release button sticks.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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J8 TXT is a 2009 Abarth Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 J8 TXT, 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 J8 TXT registered?

J8 TXT is a 2009 Abarth Punto, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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