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BV58 YCW

2008 Abarth Grand Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,602 mi
Last recorded102,602 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Abarth Grand Punto68,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 YCW
MakeAbarth
ModelGrand Punto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 102,602 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 92,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 92,352 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 87,149 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 81,153 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2017 74,364 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 69,509 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 69,509 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 65,243 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 65,243 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 60,080 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 56,261 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 56,261 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2012 52,813 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 44,489 miles

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

How Reliable is the Abarth Grand Punto?

Based on 2,988 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
6,247
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
coil spring broken 68
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 39
parking brake recording little or no effort 37
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BV58 YCW is a 2008 Abarth Grand Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2008 Abarth Grand Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 68,664 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 Grand Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV58 YCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Abarth Grand Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Abarth Grand Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BV58 YCW registered?

BV58 YCW is a 2008 Abarth Grand Punto, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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