Abarth Punto
From 588 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 24 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 24 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 13 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 12 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 12 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 11 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 10 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 8 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 8 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 8 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 6 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 24.1% of Punto failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 34.8% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £129.
Abarth Punto on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 8 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 8. Now at 84.8% of its peak (798 in 2014 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 507 | 170 | +0 | -0 | +1 |
| 2025 Q2 | 504 | 172 | +0 | -0 | +4 |
| 2025 Q1 | 505 | 167 | +0 | -4 | -4 |
| 2024 Q4 | 522 | 154 | +0 | -4 | -4 |
| 2024 Q3 | 545 | 135 | +0 | -10 | -10 |
| 2024 Q2 | 565 | 125 | +0 | -0 | +2 |
| 2024 Q1 | 554 | 134 | +0 | -3 | -3 |
| 2023 Q4 | 566 | 125 | +0 | -3 | -3 |
3 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punto Evo | Petrol | 214 | 42% |
| Grande Punto 155 Bhp | Petrol | 183 | 36% |
| Punto Evo Supersport | Petrol | 109 | 22% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 75.4% | a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2011 | 79% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Puntos tested had between 58,190 and 103,809 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 79,929 median miles, the Punto has 0.028 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Abarth models
| Abarth 595 | 85.1% |
| Abarth 500 | 77.8% |
| Abarth 595C | 87.8% |
| Abarth 124 Spider Multiair | 92.1% |
| Abarth 124 Spider Multiair Auto | 91.2% |
Common questions
What is the Abarth Punto MOT pass rate?
The Abarth Punto has a 77.6% MOT pass rate based on 588 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Abarth Punto?
The most common MOT failure on the Abarth Punto is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 24 failures. Other common issues include parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
How many Abarth Puntos are on UK roads?
There are 507 Abarth Puntos currently licensed on UK roads, with 170 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Abarth Punto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Abarth Punto is 79,929 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 58,190 and 103,809 miles.
Buying a used Punto?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 77.6% pass rate and an average repair bill of £129 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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