Abarth Punto (2009)
2009 Abarth Punto
CarHunch analysed 105 real MOT records for the 2009 Abarth Punto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2009 Abarth Punto is slightly less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of 76.5% versus the national 80%, and nearly half of these cars (46.7%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a notably high figure that should concern a prospective buyer. Petrol-only mechanicals mean no fuel-type variance here, but the poor pass rate combined with a median Carhunch score of 50 suggests this is a higher-risk purchase.
These cars are running around 56,900 miles at their median age, which is reasonable, but the average 3.83 failures per test and substantial 20.4 advisories per vehicle point to consistent issues across brakes, suspension, and emissions systems rather than isolated problems. Check the full service history carefully and budget for immediate remedial work; if a prospective example shows multiple advisory clusters or has already returned for re-tests, walk away.
What to check before buying a 2009 Abarth Punto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 46.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Abarth Punto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2009 Abarth Punto vehicles fall between 47,021 and 75,653 miles.
2009 Abarth Punto — Still on the Road
55 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 57% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2009 Abarth Punto
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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63%
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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60.3%
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
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59.6%
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
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52.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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44.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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41.1%
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
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39.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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35.6%
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009. Counts include advisories and failures.
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