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PJ54 MYJ

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,425 mi
Last recorded91,425 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 MYJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 91,425 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust section outer skin deteriated

Fail 23 Oct 2025 91,419 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust section outer skin deteriated

Pass 21 Oct 2024 83,557 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2023 80,220 miles

both front tyres outer edge wear

Fail 23 Aug 2023 80,200 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to front flexie pipe blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint and flexie pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front tyres edgers wearing

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2022 76,531 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 73,010 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 72,983 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 67,404 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 67,404 miles

Road wheel fixing missing all four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 59,508 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 59,460 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 54,550 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 49,045 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 49,045 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 39,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear tyres splitting

Pass 24 Aug 2015 29,460 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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PJ54 MYJ 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 PJ54 MYJ, 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 PJ54 MYJ registered?

PJ54 MYJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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