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MW61 LVP

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,200 mi
Last recorded87,200 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 LVP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 87,200 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 78,663 miles

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

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

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

o/s front inner arch loose

Pass 24 Mar 2021 73,916 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 73,916 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 72,441 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 68,163 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases scilencer and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 68,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases scilencer and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 60,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6 mm and worn on edges (not yet to cords) 175/65/15 h (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 60,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6 mm and worn on edges (not yet to cords) 175/65/15 h (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 53,843 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 53,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/15 t (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 44,314 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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MW61 LVP is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MW61 LVP, 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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MW61 LVP is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 February 2012.

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