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AU61 UFA

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,489 mi
Last recorded86,489 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 UFA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 86,489 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 May 2025 75,225 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 75,225 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 70,419 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 66,844 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Feb 2023 66,844 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective Bolt Loose ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Low Coolant

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Feb 2022 63,271 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 63,210 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2021 59,924 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 56,514 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 56,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 45,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 45,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 36,042 miles

both rear tyres cracked/perished in tread grooves

Fail 14 Feb 2018 36,042 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres cracked/perished in tread grooves

Pass 13 Feb 2017 25,557 miles

Nearside door mirror deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2016 18,657 miles

Nearside front wing damaged

Nearside passenger door mirror glass damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2015 12,852 miles

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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AU61 UFA is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU61 UFA, 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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AU61 UFA is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 16 February 2012.

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