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BT61 VLJ

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,469 mi
Last recorded75,469 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 75,469 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 75,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 72,388 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 68,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi & exhaust system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 68,830 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi & exhaust system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 65,498 miles

Exhaust back box rusty

Pass 21 Dec 2021 62,038 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin deteriorating slightly

Pass 9 Dec 2020 58,653 miles

exhaust back box secondary skin deteriorating

Fail 9 Dec 2020 58,653 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust back box secondary skin deteriorating

Pass 8 Jun 2019 52,659 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 46,889 miles

exhaust back box outer casing deteriorated

Fail 19 Jun 2018 46,889 miles

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

exhaust back box outer casing deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2017 38,384 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2017 38,384 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 33,199 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 29,903 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 25,780 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 VLJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VLJ, 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 BT61 VLJ registered?

BT61 VLJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 January 2012.

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