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RO08 VBJ

2008 Abarth Grand Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,302 mi
Last recorded84,302 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Abarth Grand Punto68,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 VBJ
MakeAbarth
ModelGrand Punto
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 84,302 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 83,777 miles

top suspension mounts noisy on lock to lock

Fail 26 May 2022 83,768 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flex blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Noise from gearbox

Top suspension mounts noisy on lock to lock

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 74,382 miles

Different tyre sizes fitted front to rear

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 28 May 2019 64,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to mot min requirements 215 45 17 87w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 54,005 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jul 2017 52,208 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 50,299 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 46,263 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 42,472 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 31,784 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 22,745 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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RO08 VBJ is a 2008 Abarth Grand Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RO08 VBJ, 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 RO08 VBJ registered?

RO08 VBJ is a 2008 Abarth Grand Punto, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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