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PJ61 TYO

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,825 mi
Last recorded66,825 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 TYO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 66,825 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 66,822 miles

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 62,181 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre and rear exhaust at join (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil sump corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2023 58,431 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 56,227 miles

Nearside Front D\R\L out

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

Nearside Rear silencer corroded

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 54,586 miles

Nearside Front top mount slightly rough when rotated.

Nearside Rear Exhaust back box deteriorated but not blowing.

Offside Front top mount slightly rough when rotated.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 54,586 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front top mount slightly rough when rotated.

Nearside Rear Exhaust back box deteriorated but not blowing.

Offside Front top mount slightly rough when rotated.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 45,951 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 45,951 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 41,841 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 41,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 38,046 miles

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2018 38,046 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

coolant level low

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2016 22,023 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 21,882 miles

All four tyres have cracks in the sidewalls/tread areas, but no ply or cords exposed.

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)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cuff (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 21,882 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

All four tyres have cracks in the sidewalls/tread areas, but no ply or cords exposed.

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cuff (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 15,315 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 TYO is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black 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 PJ61 TYO, 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 PJ61 TYO registered?

PJ61 TYO is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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