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HJ58 OMT

2008 Abarth Grand Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,315 mi
Last recorded104,315 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Abarth Grand Punto68,664 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 OMT
MakeAbarth
ModelGrand Punto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 104,315 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 95,143 miles

Headlamps glazed, starting to affect beam image/pattern, still okay- strongly advise headlamp restoration.

Nearside Front Inner Driveshaft seal starting to weep oil.

Oil drain plug and that area held on with silicone- possible cracked pan or threaded bolt.

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 85,597 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear rear exhaust box outer case rusted

Fail 19 Jul 2023 85,597 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear rear exhaust box outer case rusted

Pass 12 Jul 2022 81,706 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 81,703 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 80,331 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2018 78,958 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 78,955 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2016 75,294 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorating also rear sillencer

Nearside Front slight play in inner steering rack arm

Nearside and offside front brake discs wearing thin

Slight noise when offside rear wheel rotated

gearbox mounting stabilizer showing signs of wear

Pass 30 Sep 2015 61,154 miles

Front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorating

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Slight damage to nearside door mirror glass

Fail 13 Oct 2014 47,032 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake pads worn

Rear exhaust box rusty

Slight n/s/f brake disc distortion

Pass 13 Oct 2014 47,032 miles

Rear brake pads worn

Rear exhaust box rusty

Slight n/s/f brake disc distortion

Pass 10 Oct 2013 37,985 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

unable to move offside front seat back to allow entry to rear seats

Fail 10 Oct 2013 37,985 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

unable to move offside front seat back to allow entry to rear seats

Pass 26 Sep 2012 30,718 miles

o/s/f wiper split in centre area

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/f seat back unable to move forward to allow entry into rear seats

Pass 3 Oct 2011 22,044 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 OMT is a 2008 Abarth Grand Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HJ58 OMT, 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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HJ58 OMT is a 2008 Abarth Grand Punto, first registered on 4 October 2008.

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