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OV61 BJE

2012 Fiat Punto

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,786 mi
Last recorded118,786 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 BJE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 118,786 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2024 115,056 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 110,026 miles

park brake lever has minimal reserve travel.

Fail 26 Sep 2023 110,026 miles

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

park brake lever has minimal reserve travel.

Pass 2 Sep 2022 103,767 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 103,765 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 27 Mar 2021 90,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between threads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 90,167 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 87,479 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 87,479 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 81,670 miles

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

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 16 Feb 2018 75,283 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 69,690 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 57,669 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 37,043 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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OV61 BJE is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV61 BJE, 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 OV61 BJE registered?

OV61 BJE is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 February 2012.

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