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KJ08 HZW

2008 Abarth Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,356 mi
Last recorded108,356 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Abarth Punto62,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 HZW
MakeAbarth
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc
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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 108,356 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs - inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs - o/s is worse (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 108,356 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn out edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs - inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/mishapen/3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs - o/s is worse (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 97,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 96,864 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 85,686 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 85,686 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 78,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 78,705 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 68,772 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 68,772 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 55,911 miles

Rear exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 12 Oct 2019 44,883 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 40,462 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 34,229 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 34,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 31,692 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated & cracking in tread

Engine & under body covers fitted

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 31,692 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated & cracking in tread

Engine & under body covers fitted

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 26,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 23,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 22,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2013 22,264 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 19,556 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 19,556 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 16,840 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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KJ08 HZW is a 2008 Abarth Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Abarth Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 62,840 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 KJ08 HZW, 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 18 years old, this Abarth Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KJ08 HZW is a 2008 Abarth Punto, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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