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ES05 ESS

2012 Abarth Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,441 mi
Last recorded79,441 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth Punto48,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES05 ESS
MakeAbarth
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 79,441 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 75,291 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 70,908 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 70,908 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 65,546 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 65,546 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 58,397 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 50,888 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 39,504 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 39,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.75mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 28,391 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 16,519 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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ES05 ESS is a 2012 Abarth Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ES05 ESS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ES05 ESS registered?

ES05 ESS is a 2012 Abarth Punto, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is ES05 ESS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ES05 ESS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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