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R444 FYL

2012 Abarth Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,587 mi
Last recorded68,587 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth Punto48,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR444 FYL
MakeAbarth
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 68,587 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 66,173 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 62,850 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 62,850 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 59,233 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded/insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2021 54,832 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 54,832 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 47,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Jul 2019 47,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 35,795 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 35,781 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 31,727 miles

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)

Fail 9 May 2017 31,727 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 27,421 miles

n/s o/s front tyres inner tread area wearing low

Fail 21 Apr 2016 27,421 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre two nails in tread area

n/s o/s front tyres inner tread area wearing low

Pass 16 May 2015 21,492 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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R444 FYL is a 2012 Abarth Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R444 FYL, 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 R444 FYL registered?

R444 FYL is a 2012 Abarth Punto, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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