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PY61 JSV

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

104,364 mi
Last recorded104,364 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY61 JSV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 104,364 miles

ALL OTHER SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

CJASSIS LEGS/ FLOOR AND REAR CORRODED- NOT HOLED

DAYLIGHT RUNNING LAMPS INOP

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM REAR BUSHES SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

UNABLE TO INSPECT LUGGAGE AREA- FULL

VEHICLE INTERIOR LITTERED/ DIRTY

Fail 10 Feb 2025 104,361 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BLOWING AT FRONT SECTION- EMISSIONS FAILED (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN - HEADLAMP OPAQUE/ SCRATCHED (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding UNABLE TO FREELY ROTATE WHEEL (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HEADLAMP OPAQUE/ SCRATCHED (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 75% IMBALANCE AT REAR (1.2.1 (b) (i))

ALL OTHER SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

CJASSIS LEGS/ FLOOR AND REAR CORRODED- NOT HOLED

DAYLIGHT RUNNING LAMPS INOP

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM REAR BUSHES SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

UNABLE TO INSPECT LUGGAGE AREA- FULL

VEHICLE INTERIOR LITTERED/ DIRTY

Pass 23 Feb 2024 96,604 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 87,407 miles

General Perishing on most suspension bushes.

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 87,399 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General Perishing on most suspension bushes.

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 77,996 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Inner driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 77,994 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Inner driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 67,681 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 67,680 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 57,333 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 57,333 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 45,082 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 45,082 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 33,760 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 28,405 miles

tailgate will not open

Pass 14 Jan 2016 18,942 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 18,942 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 13,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 13,023 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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PY61 JSV is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 PY61 JSV, 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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PY61 JSV is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 2 February 2012.

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