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YR62 YXZ

2012 Abarth Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,362 mi
Last recorded136,362 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth Punto48,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 YXZ
MakeAbarth
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 136,362 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 191,010 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 164,305 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 90,647 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 90,645 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 86,135 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 81,467 miles

rear seat removed at time of test

sunstrip on screen, not affecting drivers veiw

Fail 6 Aug 2020 81,467 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

rear seat removed at time of test

sunstrip on screen, not affecting drivers veiw

Pass 13 Sep 2019 75,685 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 68,057 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear brake discs lipped and in slightly poor codnition

Fail 25 Sep 2018 68,057 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs lipped and in slightly poor codnition

Pass 20 Sep 2017 53,105 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 53,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 32,764 miles

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

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 8 Sep 2015 12,875 miles

engine covers under trays

Fail 8 Sep 2015 12,875 miles

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

engine covers under trays

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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YR62 YXZ is a 2012 Abarth Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Abarth Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 48,824 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 YR62 YXZ, 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 14 years old, this Abarth Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YR62 YXZ registered?

YR62 YXZ is a 2012 Abarth Punto, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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