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RK61 RTZ

2011 Abarth Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,885 mi
Last recorded98,885 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Abarth Punto61,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK61 RTZ
MakeAbarth
ModelPunto
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 98,885 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 98,563 miles

front discs slightly pitted inner face

Pass 14 Nov 2023 97,938 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and nsr,advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play,advise ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 97,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad dislodged,loose in caliper (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and nsr,advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play,advise ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 94,300 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 90,567 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 84,398 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 76,147 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 75,701 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 62,337 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened top rebound nut cross threaded/but secure (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 62,337 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened top rebound nut cross threaded/but secure (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 55,399 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 46,388 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 46,387 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 21,999 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 21,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 19,570 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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RK61 RTZ is a 2011 Abarth Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Abarth Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 61,410 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 RK61 RTZ, 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 15 years old, this Abarth Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RK61 RTZ registered?

RK61 RTZ is a 2011 Abarth Punto, first registered on 3 September 2011.

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