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ML61 UUS

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,976 mi
Last recorded118,976 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 UUS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 118,976 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

n/s/f shock absorber corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2023 118,976 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

n/s/f shock absorber corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2022 103,393 miles

general corrosion underbody

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 103,393 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

general corrosion underbody

Pass 31 Aug 2021 86,229 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

fuel strap corroded

rear exhaust casing corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2021 86,229 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

fuel strap corroded

rear exhaust casing corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2020 74,241 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 74,241 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working motor working, no fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 71,618 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 66,835 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 50,268 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2017 50,268 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2016 34,747 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 19,668 miles

Items removed from drivers view of road

Fail 17 Sep 2015 19,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Items removed from drivers view of road

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 8,376 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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ML61 UUS is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ML61 UUS, 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 ML61 UUS registered?

ML61 UUS is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 14 January 2012.

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