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DL08 MUC

2008 Abarth Grand Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,317 mi
Last recorded111,317 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Abarth Grand Punto68,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 MUC
MakeAbarth
ModelGrand Punto
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 111,317 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 106,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 104,467 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 104,467 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 104,407 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 97,373 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 93,767 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 93,767 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box holed by bracket [weld able] (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad grinding (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 89,048 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 77,770 miles

car been lowered

sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2016 65,756 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 59,198 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 53,474 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2013 49,918 miles

both rear tyres perished

centre and rear exhaust corroded

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2013 49,918 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

centre and rear exhaust corroded

nearside front coil spring corroded

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2012 47,101 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

o/s/f anti-roll bar linkage slight play

Pass 1 Sep 2012 47,101 miles

o/s/f anti-roll bar linkage slight play

Pass 13 Aug 2011 36,331 miles

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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DL08 MUC is a 2008 Abarth Grand Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DL08 MUC, 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 DL08 MUC registered?

DL08 MUC is a 2008 Abarth Grand Punto, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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