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R15 PET

2008 Abarth Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

81,772 mi
Last recorded81,772 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Abarth Punto62,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 PET
MakeAbarth
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 81,772 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 77,757 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 74,221 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 70,399 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 67,402 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 65,513 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 65,513 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 64,104 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2018 61,660 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 5 Nov 2017 57,869 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2016 53,881 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2015 49,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 45,507 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 39,592 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Sep 2013 39,592 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 31,287 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 18,972 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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R15 PET is a 2008 Abarth Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Abarth Punto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R15 PET, 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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What year was R15 PET registered?

R15 PET is a 2008 Abarth Punto, first registered on 14 July 2008.

Is R15 PET safe to buy?

The MOT history for R15 PET shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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