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CA51 JAF

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,875 mi
Last recorded53,875 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 JAF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 53,875 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement making a nose when rotating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement making a nose when rotating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 53,874 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint at back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement making a nose when rotating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement making a nose when rotating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 46,874 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM & PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner plastic arch damaged & part missing

Rear AXLE beam corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 46,815 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM & PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner plastic arch damaged & part missing

Rear AXLE beam corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 40,503 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 40,456 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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CA51 JAF is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CA51 JAF, 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 CA51 JAF registered?

CA51 JAF is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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