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RK62 OPW

2012 Abarth Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,240 mi
Last recorded113,240 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth Punto48,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK62 OPW
MakeAbarth
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2026 113,240 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel has welding repair

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust modified

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2026 113,240 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged clips missing (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front wheel has welding repair

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust modified

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2026 113,236 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened As marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Both ends of flexi brake hose not clipped resulting in excessive movement likely to cause chaffing and wear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel rim previously welded

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2026 112,766 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported x2 and hose insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2025 105,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 99,192 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 92,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 88,606 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 80,787 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 67,649 miles

both front top mount bearings sticking slightly

exhaust back box outer skin insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2018 57,193 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 47,239 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 36,813 miles

e.m.l on

Fail 6 Dec 2016 36,813 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

e.m.l on

Pass 19 Dec 2015 26,810 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise nearside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2015 26,810 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and nearside (1.8)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise nearside rear brake disc corroded

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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RK62 OPW is a 2012 Abarth Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RK62 OPW, 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 RK62 OPW registered?

RK62 OPW is a 2012 Abarth Punto, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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