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RJ59 HDD

2009 Abarth Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,636 mi
Last recorded88,636 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth Punto59,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 HDD
MakeAbarth
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 88,636 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 87,815 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 80,936 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 72,571 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 70,250 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside sill trim insecure

rear silencer outer casing corroded through

Fail 7 Dec 2020 70,250 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside sill trim insecure

rear silencer outer casing corroded through

Pass 2 Dec 2019 63,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 57,039 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2017 51,801 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated from corrosion but not yet leaking exhaust gasses.

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge but not yet showing canvas.

Fail 4 Dec 2017 51,801 miles

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

Exhaust back box deteriorated from corrosion but not yet leaking exhaust gasses.

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge but not yet showing canvas.

Pass 5 Dec 2016 44,813 miles

Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded, but not blowing

Pass 19 Nov 2015 35,073 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer outer skin corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 26,695 miles

nearside front brake wear indicator wire broken

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 29 Oct 2013 19,264 miles

rear exhaust silencer rusted but still intact

Pass 17 Nov 2012 14,058 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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RJ59 HDD is a 2009 Abarth Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 RJ59 HDD, 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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RJ59 HDD is a 2009 Abarth Punto, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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