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YR58 VVT

2008 Abarth Grand Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

156,747 mi
Last recorded156,747 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Abarth Grand Punto68,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 VVT
MakeAbarth
ModelGrand Punto
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 156,747 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 153,412 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 142,892 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 129,137 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 109,268 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2021 109,238 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2020 90,516 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 90,506 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 83,951 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 76,957 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 76,957 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 67,906 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 67,906 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 53,647 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 47,789 miles

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

rear section of exhaust system corroding

Pass 1 May 2014 40,394 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 39,964 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 37,640 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 29,500 miles

nearside front drop link top ball joint cover split

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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YR58 VVT is a 2008 Abarth Grand Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YR58 VVT, 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 YR58 VVT registered?

YR58 VVT is a 2008 Abarth Grand Punto, first registered on 3 October 2008.

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The MOT history for YR58 VVT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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