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PK61 LXY

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,539 mi
Last recorded130,539 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 130,539 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 130,539 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 113,684 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

o/s/r parking brake just met limits

Pass 18 Dec 2020 102,322 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2020 102,323 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2020 84,936 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

damage on nearside outer sill

Pass 14 Jan 2019 66,235 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 55,134 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 42,715 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 42,715 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 37,001 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 26,411 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 26,411 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 LXY is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PK61 LXY, 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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PK61 LXY is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 15 February 2012.

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