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SC08 UTR

2008 Abarth Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,140 mi
Last recorded126,140 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Abarth Punto62,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 UTR
MakeAbarth
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 126,140 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 124,227 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

back box exhaust deteriorated

front sub-frame corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2018 124,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

back box exhaust deteriorated

front sub-frame corroded

nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear caliper lever not fully released

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2017 114,224 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

nearside rear caliper pivot not fully releasing

offside front fog light damaged and inoperative

rear exhaust box corroded and leaking slightly

slight drag at nearside rear wheel

slight shudder in front brakes

Fail 27 Jan 2017 114,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

nearside rear caliper pivot not fully releasing

offside front fog light damaged and inoperative

rear exhaust box corroded and leaking slightly

slight drag at nearside rear wheel

slight shudder in front brakes

Pass 29 Jan 2016 97,663 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 97,663 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 70,727 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 55,525 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 45,341 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 36,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 36,154 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 38,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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SC08 UTR is a 2008 Abarth Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SC08 UTR, 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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SC08 UTR is a 2008 Abarth Punto, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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