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CY61 HCZ

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,043 mi
Last recorded78,043 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY61 HCZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 78,043 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 78,031 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible both (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2024 74,876 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 74,811 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Box outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 67,124 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 63,831 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 57,336 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 57,333 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))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 52,698 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 51,328 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 51,328 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 48,894 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 46,391 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 41,842 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 29,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm)(175/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 19,582 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 19,582 miles

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

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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CY61 HCZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc 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 CY61 HCZ, 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 CY61 HCZ registered?

CY61 HCZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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