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RJ09 BYF

2009 Abarth Grand Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

118,689 mi
Last recorded118,689 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth Grand Punto69,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 BYF
MakeAbarth
ModelGrand Punto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 118,689 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2024 114,280 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy box (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 107,804 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2022 102,349 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2021 96,270 miles

exhaust back box corroded

front tyres 75% worn

Pass 26 Nov 2020 90,185 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 90,176 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2019 83,548 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2018 72,960 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 62,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box outer corroded and leaking at joint (7.1.2)

underbody covers fitted as standard impeding inspection of some items

Pass 7 Dec 2016 56,722 miles

engine and under covers fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Dec 2015 50,921 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 43,518 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 38,333 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 33,791 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 31,252 miles

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

How Reliable is the Abarth Grand Punto?

Based on 2,988 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
6,247
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
coil spring broken 68
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 39
parking brake recording little or no effort 37
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RJ09 BYF is a 2009 Abarth Grand Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2009 Abarth Grand Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 69,086 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Abarth Grand Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ09 BYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Abarth Grand Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Abarth Grand Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJ09 BYF registered?

RJ09 BYF is a 2009 Abarth Grand Punto, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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