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PJ61 LVC

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,553 mi
Last recorded99,553 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 LVC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 99,553 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 83,591 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2024 83,588 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 67,714 miles

Front front exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre perishing

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

Rear rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2022 65,047 miles

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2021 64,619 miles

rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 11 Feb 2020 63,525 miles

rear silencer starting to corrode

Fail 20 Feb 2019 63,385 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 56,507 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 56,409 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working lamp missing (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 36,276 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front brake discs wearing thin

rear bumper damaged but no sharp edges exposed

Pass 5 Jan 2016 26,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

back box outer skin holed

front discs lipped

Pass 26 Jan 2015 16,591 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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PJ61 LVC is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PJ61 LVC, 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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PJ61 LVC is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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