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YM08 HZJ

2008 Abarth Grand Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

75,891 mi
Last recorded75,891 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Abarth Grand Punto68,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 HZJ
MakeAbarth
ModelGrand Punto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 75,891 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 72,937 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 70,942 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 66,228 miles

Offside Handbrake cable outer casing splitting

Pass 22 Jul 2019 61,946 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 58,171 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 54,076 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 49,167 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 47,997 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust system corroded

movement detected in nearside steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Apr 2015 41,446 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 41,382 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 33,269 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 26,199 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 18,922 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 14,509 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 14,443 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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YM08 HZJ is a 2008 Abarth Grand Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YM08 HZJ, 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 YM08 HZJ registered?

YM08 HZJ is a 2008 Abarth Grand Punto, first registered on 23 August 2008.

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