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YH59 KGU

2009 Abarth Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,176 mi
Last recorded42,176 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth Punto59,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 KGU
MakeAbarth
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 42,176 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 41,402 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

osr wing corroded

Fail 24 May 2025 41,369 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

osr wing corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2024 40,631 miles

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2023 39,770 miles

exhaust rear section

Pass 6 Jun 2022 39,016 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 38,300 miles

Nearside Front Cut in tyre wall - marked with chalk

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Unable to turn lights off ??

rear exhaust box in poor condition - corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2020 37,579 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 37,579 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Little damping effect - both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 36,207 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear interaction on rear lights (earth problem)

Rear exhaust box in poor condition - corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2018 34,156 miles

Rear exhaust box in poor condition - corrosion

Slight interaction on rear light - nearside - (earth problem)

Pass 14 Jul 2017 32,410 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition on inner faces

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Rear tyres near wear limit - both sides

Fail 14 Jul 2017 32,410 miles

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

Front brake discs in poor condition on inner faces

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Rear tyres near wear limit - both sides

Pass 27 Jun 2016 29,617 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

rear coils springs rusty

slight wear and corrosion front brake discs on inner face

Pass 14 Jul 2015 26,870 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2015 26,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2014 22,982 miles

Front tyres wearing thin on inside edges

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2013 19,023 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 18,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 14,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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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YH59 KGU is a 2009 Abarth Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Abarth Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 59,422 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 YH59 KGU, 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 17 years old, this Abarth Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YH59 KGU is a 2009 Abarth Punto, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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