MOT Status
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89,645 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Offside Front fog light inoperative.
front under tray damaged.
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front fog light inoperative.
front under tray damaged.
Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Exhaust Flexi (7.1.2)
Under- Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Abarth Punto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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