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WV12 ADO

2012 Abarth Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,199 mi
Last recorded115,199 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Abarth Punto48,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 ADO
MakeAbarth
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 115,199 miles

Bonnet catch partially seized

Exhaust corroded and hanger broken

Fail 23 Jun 2023 115,144 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Bonnet catch partially seized

Exhaust corroded and hanger broken

Pass 27 Jun 2022 107,961 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Jun 2021 103,094 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 102,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 100,524 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear back box crodded

Pass 29 Mar 2019 89,412 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded away

Fail 27 Mar 2019 89,377 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded away

Pass 22 Mar 2018 77,946 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 66,729 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 63,247 miles

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 48,799 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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WV12 ADO is a 2012 Abarth Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WV12 ADO, 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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What year was WV12 ADO registered?

WV12 ADO is a 2012 Abarth Punto, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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