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BT61 VJD

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,947 mi
Last recorded117,947 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 VJD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 117,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe gasket (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust flexi starting to brake down

rear exhaust box outer skin coming away

Fail 8 Mar 2021 117,689 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation 4-5 seconds before any brake effort shown (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe gasket (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust flexi starting to brake down

rear exhaust box outer skin coming away

Fail 6 Feb 2021 116,613 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

crack in nsr bumper

front flexi exhaust deteriorating

minor exhaust leak cat/front section joint

rear box outer skin deteriorating

Pass 4 Jan 2020 104,999 miles

n/s and o/s front top suspension mounts noisey

Fail 3 Jan 2020 104,991 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

n/s and o/s front top suspension mounts noisey

Pass 27 Dec 2018 84,216 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2018 84,211 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 56,463 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 46,283 miles

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 29,471 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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BT61 VJD is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BT61 VJD, 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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BT61 VJD is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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