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MA59 VKM

2009 Abarth Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,297 mi
Last recorded125,297 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Abarth Punto59,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 VKM
MakeAbarth
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2023 125,297 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))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Not releasing (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Wing mirror casing missing

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 118,593 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 106,358 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 103,320 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 103,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 87,865 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 74,572 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 74,572 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 66,959 miles

Front tyres 2.5-3mm bald inner edges and valves perishing

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

Nearside Front seat doesn't tilt forward allowing easy access to rear advise repair

Offside Front minor play steering inner tierod

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 3-3,500 miles (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorating poor condition

Rear tyres wear outer edges and valves perishing nearside small cuts on tread

Pass 20 Oct 2015 59,307 miles

Exhaust tailbox deteriorating, outer skin coming adrift.

Fail 10 Oct 2015 59,298 miles

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

Exhaust tailbox deteriorating, outer skin coming adrift.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 52,772 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust outer casing deteriorating.

Fail 11 Oct 2013 42,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear exhaust outer casing deteriorating/corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2013 42,112 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust outer casing deteriorating/corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2012 32,925 miles

Rear exhaust outer casing corroding.

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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MA59 VKM is a 2009 Abarth Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MA59 VKM, 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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MA59 VKM is a 2009 Abarth Punto, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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