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BT61 VJM

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,006 mi
Last recorded65,006 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 VJM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 65,006 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 65,006 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 62,804 miles

Exhaust corroded, Back box

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion, both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 60,503 miles

Exhaust corroded! rear box

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 60,503 miles

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

Exhaust corroded! rear box

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 58,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 58,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 55,798 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 52,613 miles

Front brake discs lipped/worn

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and peeling

Fail 18 Aug 2020 52,613 miles

Front brake discs lipped/worn

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and peeling

Pass 23 Aug 2019 49,705 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer also heavily corroded and peeling (6.1.2 (a))

both front brake discs lipped/worn

Pass 6 Aug 2018 42,704 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 35,711 miles

N/S Front day running light inop

Pass 16 Aug 2016 26,460 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 19,525 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 9,265 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 VJM is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red 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 BT61 VJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT61 VJM registered?

BT61 VJM is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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