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BL61 CMX

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,387 mi
Last recorded77,387 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 CMX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 77,387 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 71,126 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 71,126 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 68,327 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 68,327 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 64,373 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 27 Dec 2022 64,301 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing Incorrect (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Air Filter Box Slightly Insecure

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Engine Coolant Level Low

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Unit Broken

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Box Skin Peeling

Pass 30 Nov 2021 59,027 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2020 54,748 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 54,748 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Daytime running lights not working

Pass 18 Dec 2019 50,578 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 50,578 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 44,857 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 44,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 41,426 miles

Front brake discs badly worn

Pass 20 Dec 2016 35,890 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 30,996 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 25,208 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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BL61 CMX is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc 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 BL61 CMX, 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 BL61 CMX registered?

BL61 CMX is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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