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N9 OJR

2008 Abarth Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,012 mi
Last recorded105,012 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Abarth Punto62,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 OJR
MakeAbarth
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 105,012 miles

outside air temp fault

over heating on test

Fluid leak, but not excessive signs of coolant leak from expansion tank area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust fouling rear axle

steering coloum fault different resistance left to right

Fail 9 Sep 2025 105,012 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive signs of coolant leak from expansion tank area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust fouling rear axle

outside air temp fault

over heating on test

steering coloum fault different resistance left to right

Pass 11 Sep 2024 100,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 215/45*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 215/45*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 88,676 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Sep 2022 79,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 77,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45*17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 77,219 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45*17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 74,064 miles

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

rear springs corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2020 74,064 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear springs corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2019 71,838 miles

Front headlights glazed

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front air bag turned off

Nearside Front tyre scrubb

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear springs corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2018 68,507 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 65,589 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low.

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape inner tread.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

both front wiper blades wearing.

engine cover,under trays fitted.

hand brake effort on 16%..

Fail 19 Aug 2017 65,585 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low.

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape inner tread.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

both front wiper blades wearing.

engine cover,under trays fitted.

hand brake effort on 16%..

Pass 23 Aug 2016 59,360 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 48,935 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 48,931 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 41,222 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust corroded

front brake discs

Fail 2 Sep 2014 41,218 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

also think front bearing going

exhaust corroded

front brake discs

Pass 21 Aug 2013 35,234 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 35,218 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 30,994 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 24,729 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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N9 OJR is a 2008 Abarth Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Abarth Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 62,840 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 N9 OJR, 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 18 years old, this Abarth Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N9 OJR is a 2008 Abarth Punto, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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