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MT09 GDZ

2009 Abarth Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,860 mi
Last recorded95,860 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth Punto59,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 GDZ
MakeAbarth
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 95,860 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 88,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 85,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger seat does not tilt forward

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 85,152 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger seat does not tilt forward

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 77,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat will not tilt forward.

Fail 29 Nov 2022 77,860 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat will not tilt forward.

Pass 19 Nov 2021 73,507 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 68,036 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 61,610 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 54,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint. (7.1.2)

Fail 18 May 2018 54,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall. (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 May 2017 46,688 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear coil spring rusty

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Rear backbox rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2016 42,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 May 2016 42,378 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 27,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 24,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 24,547 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 23,090 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)

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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MT09 GDZ is a 2009 Abarth Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 MT09 GDZ, 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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MT09 GDZ is a 2009 Abarth Punto, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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