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HJ61 OCG

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,562 mi
Last recorded77,562 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 OCG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 77,562 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 76,778 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 70,761 miles

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunstrip fitted but not affecting view of road (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 64,315 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 64,315 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 56,633 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 56,633 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 47,090 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 44,732 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 42,224 miles

engine cover

undertrays

Pass 13 Nov 2017 39,427 miles

engine cover fitted

sill cover fitted

sill cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2016 36,196 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 32,477 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 32,460 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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HJ61 OCG is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HJ61 OCG, 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 HJ61 OCG registered?

HJ61 OCG is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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