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L31 ELE

2010 Abarth Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,223 mi
Last recorded99,223 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Abarth Punto60,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 ELE
MakeAbarth
ModelPunto
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 99,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 99,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 99,126 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Reading to low (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 96,436 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 96,429 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 96,156 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 96,156 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 85,135 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 84,431 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 73,039 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 72,741 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 60,266 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 44,691 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 40,115 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 21,783 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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L31 ELE is a 2010 Abarth Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 Abarth Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 60,211 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 L31 ELE, 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 16 years old, this Abarth Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L31 ELE is a 2010 Abarth Punto, first registered on 21 July 2010.

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