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PK61 LXW

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,832 mi
Last recorded79,832 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK61 LXW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 79,832 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 77,610 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 76,040 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 76,030 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 74,342 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 72,561 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 70,850 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 69,582 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 69,836 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 69,016 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 69,013 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 64,724 miles

Exhaust system showing signs of age

Nearside Rear tyre showing age and starting to perish on sidewall

Offside Rear tyre showing age and starting to perish on sidewall

Pass 11 Jan 2017 46,356 miles

Engine coolant low

Exhaust back box poor condition

Nearside Front Driveshaft oil seal leaking

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak from crankshaft oil seal

Pass 4 Feb 2016 35,498 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 35,498 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 27,281 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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PK61 LXW is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PK61 LXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK61 LXW registered?

PK61 LXW is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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