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PJ61 TGZ

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,699 mi
Last recorded79,699 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 TGZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 79,699 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded osf/nsf/osr/nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure not likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 70,646 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Close to excessive (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 70,584 miles

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Close to excessive (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 62,769 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 5 Dec 2023 62,769 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 2 Nov 2022 58,789 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 58,627 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 58,627 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 51,415 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 51,025 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 49,176 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 42,632 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 42,632 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 35,203 miles

Rear both rear indicator bulbs slightly white suggest changing them

Pass 17 Feb 2015 24,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TGZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TGZ, 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 TGZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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