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ML61 XBW

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,127 mi
Last recorded73,127 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 XBW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 73,127 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 71,252 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 66,361 miles

Exhaust rear silencer - outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2021 66,361 miles

Exhaust rear silencer - outer skin corroded

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 58,929 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2019 48,687 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 48,687 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 39,837 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 39,837 miles

Fuel pipe leaking filler neck feed (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 28,772 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 28,772 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 18,741 miles

nearside headlamp brackets broke

Pass 26 Jan 2015 11,174 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 11,174 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XBW is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XBW, 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 XBW registered?

ML61 XBW is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 11 February 2012.

Is ML61 XBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML61 XBW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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