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CA61 ARZ

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,162 mi
Last recorded95,162 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 ARZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 95,162 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp missing

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp insecure (4.6.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2026 95,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp missing

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp insecure (4.6.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 91,300 miles

Nearside Front (daytime running lamp missing)

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp insecure (4.6.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 87,572 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 84,198 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside outer head lamp lenses weathering (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner & outer rims dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue engine area's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 81,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (slight leak and deteriorated front pipe flexi section and rear silencer slightly deteriorated) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (inner sealing bead) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 78,574 miles

Exhaust Flexible section & Rear Exhaust Silencer Deteriorated

Front Wiper Blades Deteriorated

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

Fail 22 May 2021 78,559 miles

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

Exhaust Flexible section & Rear Exhaust Silencer Deteriorated

Front Wiper Blades Deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth and Cracked Outer Edge - On Limit Now (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 74,207 miles

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

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

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

oil leak sump corroded

Fail 11 May 2019 74,207 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

oil leak sump corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2018 69,510 miles

Front both tyres worn on outer edge

Rear wiper split

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2018 69,510 miles

Front both tyres worn on outer edge

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear wiper split

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2017 56,585 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Fail 13 Mar 2017 56,245 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 40,131 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)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 37,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

sump pan corroded slightly

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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CA61 ARZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CA61 ARZ, 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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CA61 ARZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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