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YL08 UKA

2008 Abarth Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,568 mi
Last recorded73,568 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Abarth Punto62,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 UKA
MakeAbarth
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 73,568 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 71,953 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 70,587 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 69,264 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jan 2023 69,262 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jan 2022 67,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 65,561 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 60,451 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 56,226 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 52,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRDED (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 47,089 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 42,156 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 36,480 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 29,828 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 24,649 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 24,649 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 17,676 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 17,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YL08 UKA is a 2008 Abarth Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YL08 UKA, 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 YL08 UKA registered?

YL08 UKA is a 2008 Abarth Punto, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is YL08 UKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 UKA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL08 UKA have outstanding finance?

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