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R333 SWA

2012 Abarth Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,483 mi
Last recorded91,483 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth Punto48,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR333 SWA
MakeAbarth
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 91,483 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 90,491 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 84,888 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 76,675 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 76,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 76,640 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 68,028 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 43,969 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 39,122 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 32,012 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 19,187 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 16,318 miles

nearside front tyre tread slightly wearing on both edges

offside front tyre tread slightly wearing on both edges

Fail 16 Nov 2015 16,318 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre tread slightly wearing on both edges

offside front tyre tread slightly wearing on both edges

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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R333 SWA is a 2012 Abarth Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R333 SWA, 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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What year was R333 SWA registered?

R333 SWA is a 2012 Abarth Punto, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is R333 SWA safe to buy?

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