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NG61 HBC

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,858 mi
Last recorded83,858 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG61 HBC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 83,858 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 83,858 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 75,577 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 75,577 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2024 66,584 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin pealing off back box silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 58,816 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2023 58,816 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2022 54,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

back box second distort

Fail 1 Feb 2022 54,872 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

back box second distort

Pass 25 Jan 2021 51,204 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 47,259 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2019 42,849 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 37,711 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 37,711 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 33,269 miles

Cracks between tyre tread (all tyres )

Front discs marked inner face

Tail pipe outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2017 33,269 miles

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

Cracks between tyre tread (all tyres )

Front discs marked inner face

Tail pipe outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2016 28,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Pass 30 Jan 2015 25,165 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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NG61 HBC is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NG61 HBC, 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 NG61 HBC registered?

NG61 HBC is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 14 February 2012.

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