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FT61 BYV

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,943 mi
Last recorded69,943 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 BYV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 69,943 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 42,490 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 66,358 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 66,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 62,500 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 59,485 miles

BOTH LOWER FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES SPLIT HOWEVER NO EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT DETECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION

Nearside Front Inner DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL LEAKING

Fail 7 Dec 2022 59,459 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak AT FRONT PIPE TO MANIFOLD FLANGE (8.2.1.1 (b))

BOTH LOWER FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES SPLIT HOWEVER NO EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT DETECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION

Nearside Front Inner DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL LEAKING

Pass 1 Dec 2021 56,470 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2020 54,148 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

rear heat shield loose

Pass 11 Dec 2019 51,565 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 51,558 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 48,900 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 46,009 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking and perishing badly but no cords showing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wraring on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 40,818 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 34,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 30,831 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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FT61 BYV is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FT61 BYV, 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 FT61 BYV registered?

FT61 BYV is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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