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YR58 VVP

2008 Abarth Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,039 mi
Last recorded128,039 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Abarth Punto62,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 VVP
MakeAbarth
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 128,039 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 124,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated but is not blowing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light is not working

Pass 22 Nov 2023 110,642 miles

Offside Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated but is blowing

Plastic sill and undercovers fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Nov 2022 95,295 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated but is not blowing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake cable is split advise replacement

plastic sill and under covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Nov 2021 85,595 miles

Nearside Front fog light is not working

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated but is not blowing

Pass 6 Nov 2020 78,979 miles

Front tyres have worn slightly on there inner edges

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated but is not blowing

Offside Rear brake has been getting hot advise repair

plastic sill and under covers fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Nov 2019 72,961 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2019 72,772 miles

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

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2018 60,393 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 60,391 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side caliper lever seized (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 58,851 miles

exhaust outer casing

o/s front blade split but still clearing screen

Fail 25 Jan 2018 58,851 miles

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

exhaust outer casing

o/s front blade split but still clearing screen

Pass 21 Jan 2017 54,778 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 50,838 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 40,094 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 40,094 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 30,265 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 30,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 23,638 miles

front brake pads worn low

rear tyres scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2011 12,302 miles

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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YR58 VVP is a 2008 Abarth Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR58 VVP, 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 YR58 VVP registered?

YR58 VVP is a 2008 Abarth Punto, first registered on 16 October 2008.

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