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K44 TRJ

2012 Abarth Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

48,824 mi
Last recorded48,824 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth Punto48,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK44 TRJ
MakeAbarth
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 48,824 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 46,913 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 46,683 miles

EXHAUST REAR SECTION CORRODED + WEAK

FRONT COIL SPRINGS HEAVILY CORRODED

FRONT SHOCKERS BADLY CORRODED AND WEAK

FRONT TYRES SCRUBBED EDGES

REAR SHOCKERS CORRODED

REAR TYRES CUTS TO OUTER TREAD

Fail 7 Feb 2024 46,683 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR SHOCKERS CORRODED

REAR TYRES CUTS TO OUTER TREAD

EXHAUST REAR SECTION CORRODED + WEAK

FRONT COIL SPRINGS HEAVILY CORRODED

FRONT SHOCKERS BADLY CORRODED AND WEAK

FRONT TYRES SCRUBBED EDGES

Pass 23 Feb 2023 46,322 miles

both front tyres heavily scrubbed close to going through to cords

exhaust corroded

front coil springs + shocks heavily corroded

front n/s strut top mount siezed

Fail 22 Feb 2023 46,322 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working switch fault (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres heavily scrubbed close to going through to cords

exhaust corroded

front coil springs + shocks heavily corroded

front n/s strut top mount siezed

Pass 3 Mar 2022 43,900 miles

exhaust clamp broken

exhaust rear box corroded

front and rear brakes heavily worn + corroded

front coil springs + strut top mounts corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2021 41,341 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 38,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inside face heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 38,901 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inside face heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 35,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 31,002 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 30,902 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 27,633 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Feb 2016 23,927 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Feb 2015 18,444 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 18,444 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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K44 TRJ is a 2012 Abarth Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 K44 TRJ, 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.

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K44 TRJ is a 2012 Abarth Punto, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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