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W44 SER

2008 Abarth Grand Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,456 mi
Last recorded90,456 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Abarth Grand Punto68,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW44 SER
MakeAbarth
ModelGrand Punto
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 90,456 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 90,359 miles

front subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

slight exhaust leak centre

Fail 11 May 2024 90,354 miles

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

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

front subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

slight exhaust leak centre

Pass 3 Dec 2022 90,196 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 89,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 89,144 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded

Front sub-frame has corrosion

General rear axle corrosion

Underside covers fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2020 89,053 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 87,844 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 85,482 miles

Coil spring corroded both sides front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 85,482 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both sides front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 78,704 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 71,136 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 62,908 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. inblance of 23 % (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 51,761 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 39,569 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 31,271 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 23,523 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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W44 SER is a 2008 Abarth Grand Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 W44 SER, 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 W44 SER registered?

W44 SER is a 2008 Abarth Grand Punto, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is W44 SER safe to buy?

The MOT history for W44 SER shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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