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RO08 VAH

2008 Abarth Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,645 mi
Last recorded89,645 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Abarth Punto62,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 VAH
MakeAbarth
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 89,645 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 89,637 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 86,910 miles

Offside Front fog light inoperative.

front under tray damaged.

Fail 31 Jan 2025 86,910 miles

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

Offside Front fog light inoperative.

front under tray damaged.

Pass 7 Feb 2024 82,829 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 82,827 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 73,424 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 73,422 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 65,302 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 65,301 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 59,382 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 57,532 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 57,532 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Position lamp not working Both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 54,689 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2018 54,686 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working Both (3.4 (a))

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

Both Parking brake cables deteriorated

Coil spring corroded Both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT 1.6 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 51,928 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80/ worn (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded All Four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 51,916 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80/ worn (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded All Four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 48,835 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 48,800 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 43,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Exhaust Flexi (7.1.2)

Under- Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components

Pass 9 Oct 2014 38,258 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 33,791 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 28,996 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 23,042 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 23,042 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 20,171 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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RO08 VAH is a 2008 Abarth Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RO08 VAH, 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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RO08 VAH is a 2008 Abarth Punto, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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