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RO08 VBL

2008 Abarth Grand Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

52,091 mi
Last recorded52,091 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Abarth Grand Punto68,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 VBL
MakeAbarth
ModelGrand Punto
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 52,091 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 50,530 miles

corrosion on nsf brake disc

front exhaust bracket broken

front undertray loose

judder on front brakes [rbt]

Pass 28 Oct 2021 48,903 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 47,750 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 47,750 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2020 47,745 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 45,630 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 45,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 43,775 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 43,775 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 41,485 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 41,472 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 38,032 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 32,711 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 28,134 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracked

screw in n/s/f tyre

Pass 1 May 2013 24,265 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 18,877 miles

front discs scored on inner

Fail 23 Apr 2012 18,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front discs scored on inner

Pass 9 May 2011 14,088 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 VBL is a 2008 Abarth Grand Punto in Red 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 RO08 VBL, 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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RO08 VBL is a 2008 Abarth Grand Punto, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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