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YL08 UKT

2008 Abarth Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

35,627 mi
Last recorded35,627 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Abarth Punto62,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 35,627 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 35,627 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 33,071 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 33,071 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 24,134 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 13,736 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 13,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 9 Aug 2012 11,269 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust flexi slightly damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2012 11,191 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust flexi slightly damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2011 8,506 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front exhaust flexi slightly damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2011 8,506 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front exhaust flexi slightly damaged

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 UKT 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 63.6%.

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 YL08 UKT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL08 UKT registered?

YL08 UKT is a 2008 Abarth Punto, first registered on 15 August 2008.

Is YL08 UKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 UKT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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