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V9 DNW

2012 Abarth Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,710 mi
Last recorded94,710 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth Punto48,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV9 DNW
MakeAbarth
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 94,710 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 94,704 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 81,183 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 79,929 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 79,924 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2023 76,401 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 73,076 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 69,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm - tread wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4.0mm tread wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 67,426 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 67,425 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 59,941 miles

engine and under covers fitted

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

front brakes tight/sticking

front inner brake pads wearing low, inner faces discs worn/lipped

n/s/f brake pad sensor wire broken (car harness side)

o/s/f indicator going pale

Fail 25 Jan 2019 59,941 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned bulb and holder not in lamp, hanging down (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine and under covers fitted

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

front brakes tight/sticking

front inner brake pads wearing low, inner faces discs worn/lipped

n/s/f brake pad sensor wire broken (car harness side)

o/s/f indicator going pale

Pass 27 Jan 2018 46,524 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 34,104 miles

both front tyres inner edges low

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2017 34,104 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working may have been bad connection in lamp? (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water in bottle (8.2.3)

both front tyres inner edges low

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2016 22,870 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 22,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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V9 DNW is a 2012 Abarth Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V9 DNW, 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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V9 DNW is a 2012 Abarth Punto, first registered on 7 December 2012.

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