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GF61 VYA

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,078 mi
Last recorded99,078 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 VYA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 99,078 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2024 99,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high will not adjust, set internal adjuster to 1 to pass (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high will not adjust, set internal adjuster to 1 to pass (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 91,612 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 91,609 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 90,364 miles

Heat shield between body and exhaust missing, not dangerous

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/F top mount has slight play but not excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F lower arm bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R trailing arm bush has slight play but not excessive. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened O/S/F suspension mount has slight play but not excessive. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F lower arm bush is slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R trailing arm bush has slight play but not excessive. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 90,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Heat shield between body and exhaust missing, not dangerous

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/F top mount has slight play but not excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F lower arm bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R trailing arm bush has slight play but not excessive. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened O/S/F suspension mount has slight play but not excessive. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F lower arm bush is slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R trailing arm bush has slight play but not excessive. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 84,882 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 81,138 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Pass 7 Jan 2020 78,526 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 69,703 miles

nearside front day time running light not working

Fail 12 Jan 2019 69,703 miles

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

nearside front day time running light not working

Pass 28 Dec 2017 61,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 61,898 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 6 Jan 2017 50,273 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 38,004 miles

Nearside Rear child seat obstructed checking of seat belt

Offside Rear child seat on rear seat obstructed checking of rear seat belt

Rear wiper split

near side front fog lamp not working

Pass 7 Jan 2015 28,308 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)

front tyres wearing edges

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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GF61 VYA is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White 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 GF61 VYA, 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 GF61 VYA registered?

GF61 VYA is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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