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LJ12 SMJ

2013 Abarth Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,504 mi
Last recorded133,504 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2013 Abarth Punto50,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 SMJ
MakeAbarth
ModelPunto
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 133,504 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 116,143 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 116,143 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2021 98,606 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 84,253 miles

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

Gearbox seals leaking

Pass 22 Nov 2019 66,594 miles

Coolant leak coolant low ()

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

Rear exhaust mount insecure

Pass 19 Nov 2018 48,739 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 48,650 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

suspect exhaust muffler missing

Pass 23 Nov 2017 22,174 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 20,418 miles

both front tyres just legal/worn inner edge.

Fail 9 Jan 2017 20,418 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres just legal/worn inner edge.

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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LJ12 SMJ is a 2013 Abarth Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2013 Abarth Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 50,963 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 LJ12 SMJ, 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 13 years old, this Abarth Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ12 SMJ registered?

LJ12 SMJ is a 2013 Abarth Punto, first registered on 29 November 2013.

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