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W26 BUB

2011 Abarth Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

109,729 mi
Last recorded109,729 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Abarth Punto61,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW26 BUB
MakeAbarth
ModelPunto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 109,729 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front driver door stiff to open

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 109,729 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end locking nut not tight. (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Front driver door stiff to open

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 102,680 miles

both front side lights dim

Fail 3 Feb 2025 102,680 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working running light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both front side lights dim

Pass 9 Feb 2024 95,254 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 95,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 83,317 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 80,108 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear both brake wear indicator not connected

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure (back box)

back exhaust box skin corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2021 77,730 miles

Both rear & nearside front pad warning wires not connected

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

surface corrosion starting to show underneath

Fail 9 Jul 2021 77,730 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both rear & nearside front pad warning wires not connected

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

surface corrosion starting to show underneath

Pass 14 Jul 2020 74,318 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake needs attention

Pass 25 Jul 2019 71,182 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 23 Jul 2019 71,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2018 67,051 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre worn slightly on edge

exhaust hanger snapped but exhaust still supported

Fail 26 Jul 2018 67,044 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre worn slightly on edge

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust hanger snapped but exhaust still supported

Pass 21 Mar 2017 60,344 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 49,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 33,998 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 28,334 miles

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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W26 BUB is a 2011 Abarth 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 2011 Abarth Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 61,410 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 W26 BUB, 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 15 years old, this Abarth Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W26 BUB is a 2011 Abarth Punto, first registered on 28 February 2011.

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