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RE61 RXF

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,273 mi
Last recorded126,273 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 RXF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 126,273 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 116,522 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 116,522 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 111,477 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Underbody and components corroded

Windscreen has slight chip

both sides front top mounts slightly stiff / noisy

Fail 27 Dec 2023 111,456 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust leak and components

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody and components corroded

Windscreen has slight chip

Pass 3 Jan 2023 103,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2022 95,659 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting tp perish outer edge

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2021 88,301 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 16 Jan 2020 82,319 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2020 82,319 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2019 73,537 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 61,266 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 48,010 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 48,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 36,817 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 25,718 miles

offside front wiper blade smears screen slightly

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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RE61 RXF is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc 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 RE61 RXF, 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 RE61 RXF registered?

RE61 RXF is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is RE61 RXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE61 RXF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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