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M888 SPL

2011 Abarth Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests31 (27 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.1%

Mileage

95,910 mi
Last recorded95,910 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Abarth Punto61,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 SPL
MakeAbarth
ModelPunto
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

27 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 95,910 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 246,518 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2025 246,518 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 95,156 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 242,874 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 93,992 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 237,064 miles

Front Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 93,639 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 231,021 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

modified vehicle

Fail 5 Feb 2022 231,021 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

modified vehicle

Pass 10 Nov 2021 87,087 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 225,415 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 225,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 81,511 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 217,830 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 77,876 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 207,764 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Nov 2018 70,427 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 196,282 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 61,564 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 61,327 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 183,955 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 51,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f brake pad wear warning wire broken

Pass 26 Jan 2016 177,074 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 42,559 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 158,845 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 158,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 34,026 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 142,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 125,609 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 95,772 miles

nearside front indicator unit cracked

rear tyres feathered on inner edges

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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M888 SPL is a 2011 Abarth Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.1%.

Across all 2011 Abarth Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 61,410 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 M888 SPL, 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 15 years old, this Abarth Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M888 SPL is a 2011 Abarth Punto, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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