2010 Abarth Punto: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the Abarth Punto first registered in 2010: we looked at the 195 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 195 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2010 Abarth Punto MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2010 Abarth Punto MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension33% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Brakes31% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Lights and electrics27% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Tyres24% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Exhaust and emissions13% of testsRough price £100–£1,200
At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for engine or DPF warning lights.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors12% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2010 Abarth Punto
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Abarth Punto compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 151 | Suspension 28% |
| 2013 | 211 | Tyres 25% |
| 2012 | 241 | Lights and electrics 29% |
| 2011 | 303 | Lights and electrics 28% |
| 2009 | 191 | Brakes 36% |
| 2008 | – | Too few tests |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Abarth Punto cars first registered in 2010. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score