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HJ09 RCV

2009 Abarth Grand Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,450 mi
Last recorded73,450 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth Grand Punto69,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 RCV
MakeAbarth
ModelGrand Punto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 73,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 71,457 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 68,716 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 66,776 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 65,156 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 64,931 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 62,439 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2018 60,236 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 60,232 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 53,770 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 47,236 miles

Both front discs are worn

Rear silencer is rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2015 37,410 miles

Rear silencer is rusty.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 30,934 miles

Rear silencer is rusty.

Fail 26 Feb 2014 30,931 miles

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

Rear silencer is rusty.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 22,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 9 Mar 2012 16,909 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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HJ09 RCV is a 2009 Abarth Grand Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Abarth Grand Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 69,086 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 HJ09 RCV, 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 17 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 HJ09 RCV registered?

HJ09 RCV is a 2009 Abarth Grand Punto, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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