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EA61 KWL

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,071 mi
Last recorded81,071 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 KWL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 81,071 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front shock absorbers x 2 corroded

Offside Front mirror damaged

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 81,071 miles

Front shock absorbers x 2 corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front mirror damaged

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 77,735 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 77,734 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 73,744 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 69,976 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT INDICATORS FADED (4.4.3 (a))

EXHAUST SYSTEM / REAR SILENCER AND FRONT PIPE FLEXI IN POOR CONDITION BUT NOT BLOWING

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR CRACKED (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT GEARBOX OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective ALL THREE WIPERS POOR CONDITION (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 69,972 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS CUT ON INNER EDGE / BALD / 175/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CUT TO CORDS WITHIN TREAD PATTERN / 175/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS CUT ON INNER EDGE / BALD / 175/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CUT TO CORDS ON INNER EDGE / 175/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT INDICATORS FADED (4.4.3 (a))

EXHAUST SYSTEM / REAR SILENCER AND FRONT PIPE FLEXI IN POOR CONDITION BUT NOT BLOWING

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR CRACKED (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT GEARBOX OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective ALL THREE WIPERS POOR CONDITION (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 65,667 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on all four (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2020 61,192 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 61,192 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 55,898 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 43,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

o/s/f inner wing panels loose

Pass 9 Oct 2017 39,983 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 39,983 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 36,197 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 29,080 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 21,223 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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EA61 KWL is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue 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 EA61 KWL, 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 EA61 KWL registered?

EA61 KWL is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 16 February 2012.

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