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RA08 UJJ

2008 Abarth Grand Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,499 mi
Last recorded90,499 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Abarth Grand Punto68,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 UJJ
MakeAbarth
ModelGrand Punto
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 90,499 miles

n/s/f fog light not working

Fail 2 May 2025 90,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/f fog light not working

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached drop link loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 88,453 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 87,934 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 87,935 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 76,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 74,890 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 74,890 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 69,699 miles

covers fitted at time of inspection

Pass 21 Jul 2017 64,588 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 64,538 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 61,037 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2015 53,848 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 53,846 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 50,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jul 2013 41,249 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 30,513 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 30,513 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 22,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Abarth Grand Punto?

Based on 2,988 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
6,247
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
coil spring broken 68
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 39
parking brake recording little or no effort 37
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RA08 UJJ is a 2008 Abarth Grand Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 Abarth Grand Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 68,664 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 Grand Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA08 UJJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Abarth Grand Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Abarth Grand Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RA08 UJJ is a 2008 Abarth Grand Punto, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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