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HJ58 NZU

2008 Abarth Grand Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,370 mi
Last recorded116,370 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Abarth Grand Punto68,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 NZU
MakeAbarth
ModelGrand Punto
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 116,370 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 106,670 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 106,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 98,607 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 91,374 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 84,340 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Oct 2021 84,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2020 76,869 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 66,730 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 66,730 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 55,968 miles

Nearside Rear Upper position lamp inoperative

corrosion in exhaust

rear discs corroded and in poor condition

Fail 31 Jul 2018 55,968 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper position lamp inoperative

corrosion in exhaust

rear discs corroded and in poor condition

Pass 16 Oct 2017 54,485 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 47,564 miles

corrosion in exhaust

Pass 16 Oct 2015 41,048 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 34,525 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2013 31,492 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 31,490 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 26,008 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 21,676 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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HJ58 NZU is a 2008 Abarth Grand Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ58 NZU, 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 HJ58 NZU registered?

HJ58 NZU is a 2008 Abarth Grand Punto, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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