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AO61 ZFY

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,563 mi
Last recorded74,563 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 ZFY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 74,563 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 72,234 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 68,932 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2024 68,932 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Nearside and Offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2023 64,863 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 1 Feb 2023 64,863 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2022 61,433 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 58,032 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear exhaust silencer corroded (not excessive

Pass 24 Feb 2020 54,756 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2019 50,769 miles

nsf tyre worn on edge

Fail 25 Feb 2019 50,769 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nsf tyre worn on edge

Pass 26 Feb 2018 47,185 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Rear rearbox slightly corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2017 42,434 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish / crack/plus has deep cuts

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 37,834 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 31,746 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 31,746 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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AO61 ZFY is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 51,720 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO61 ZFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Fiat Punto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AO61 ZFY registered?

AO61 ZFY is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 February 2012.

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