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RA08 UJZ

2008 Abarth Grand Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

144,373 mi
Last recorded144,373 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Abarth Grand Punto68,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 UJZ
MakeAbarth
ModelGrand Punto
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 144,373 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 126,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 113,032 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES, low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Has slight play in shock absorber (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY CLOSE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 17 Jan 2020 96,003 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 95,995 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 92,753 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 13 Jul 2018 92,731 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 3 Aug 2017 68,674 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 68,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 41,559 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 34,739 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 28,711 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 23,099 miles

rear exhuast box outer cover started to corrode

Pass 1 Aug 2012 15,972 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 12,390 miles

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 UJZ is a 2008 Abarth Grand Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UJZ, 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 UJZ is a 2008 Abarth Grand Punto, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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