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RA08 UKB

2008 Abarth Grand Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

145,919 mi
Last recorded145,919 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Abarth Grand Punto68,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 UKB
MakeAbarth
ModelGrand Punto
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2023 145,919 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2023 145,919 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2022 138,745 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 130,566 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 121,068 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 with small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 107,699 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 94,086 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 80,454 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)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 67,552 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 58,279 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 48,774 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 34,726 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 30,062 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2011 23,646 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 UKB is a 2008 Abarth Grand Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UKB, 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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What year was RA08 UKB registered?

RA08 UKB is a 2008 Abarth Grand Punto, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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