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MT09 VPX

2009 Abarth Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,035 mi
Last recorded105,035 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth Punto59,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 VPX
MakeAbarth
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 105,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

underside corrosion

Fail 25 Mar 2025 105,035 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

underside corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2023 102,986 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

underside rusting

Fail 9 Aug 2023 102,986 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

underside rusting

Pass 11 Aug 2022 100,128 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 94,969 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 94,958 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage fouling rubbing on anti roll bar (2.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage fouling rubbing on anti roll bar (2.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 90,077 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 78,227 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension components covered in underseal front and rear

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Aug 2018 72,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint and rear pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S AND N/S (4.1.4 (b))

O/S/R AND N/S/R LIGHT LENSES HAVE PRODUCT ON THEM NOT SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCING LIGHT OUTPUT

Pass 7 Aug 2017 62,291 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 57,127 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)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust silencer showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2016 57,127 miles

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

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust silencer showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 May 2015 52,307 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 46,559 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 35,986 miles

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

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

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

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

exhaust tailbox slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2012 26,449 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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MT09 VPX is a 2009 Abarth Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MT09 VPX, 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 VPX is a 2009 Abarth Punto, first registered on 4 July 2009.

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