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RO08 VAK

2008 Abarth Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,377 mi
Last recorded47,377 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Abarth Punto62,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 VAK
MakeAbarth
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 47,377 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 47,359 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 39,830 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 36,786 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2016 36,719 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2015 35,206 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 32,029 miles

minor damage to near side rear tyre on outer sidewall

Pass 5 Jul 2013 21,405 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 21,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F Tyre on 2mm

Rear exhaust silencer outer caseing in very poor condition

Pass 9 Jul 2012 16,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front pads and discs BREMBO vented and drilled abs 18 INCH WHEELS

Pass 8 Jul 2011 12,496 miles

outer sidewall damage to near side rear tyre

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 VAK is a 2008 Abarth Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RO08 VAK, 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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What year was RO08 VAK registered?

RO08 VAK is a 2008 Abarth Punto, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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