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FT61 HNY

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,596 mi
Last recorded110,596 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 HNY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 110,596 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front exhaust deterioated

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front driving light inoperative

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2025 110,596 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front exhaust deterioated

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front driving light inoperative

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2024 104,159 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 104,084 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 97,228 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 87,238 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 82,892 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 76,499 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 69,943 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 68,755 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump is rusty and pourous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer separating firs layer of skin from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 68,755 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump is rusty and pourous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer separating firs layer of skin from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 60,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box worn, outer casing coming off. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Fog light lens damaged

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 60,601 miles

Offside Front Lower Body component insecure Near engine (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Chip more then 10mm (3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box worn, outer casing coming off. (6.1.2 (a))

NSF daytime running light inop

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

Offside Front Fog light lens damaged

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 54,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 54,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 51,730 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 44,724 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 35,047 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 HNY is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FT61 HNY, 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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FT61 HNY is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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