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NJ61 ZXE

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,342 mi
Last recorded104,342 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 ZXE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 104,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 99,329 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 99,321 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 94,352 miles

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

Rear bumper damaged & split

Fail 23 Aug 2022 94,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear bumper damaged & split

Pass 27 Aug 2021 90,191 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 90,188 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 84,303 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 66,670 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 66,366 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 52,117 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 52,072 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 44,777 miles

All tyres appear to be over-inflated

Condition of rear silencer outer skin/layer, deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.16 MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Weather cracks to both rear tyres

Pass 12 May 2016 35,397 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perished

exhaust deteriorated

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 22 May 2015 30,397 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 May 2015 30,397 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 28,465 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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NJ61 ZXE is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NJ61 ZXE, 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 NJ61 ZXE registered?

NJ61 ZXE is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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The MOT history for NJ61 ZXE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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