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SB61 LNE

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,101 mi
Last recorded87,101 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 LNE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 87,101 miles

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

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 87,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 80,757 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 74,883 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

underbody general corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2023 62,732 miles

Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened front top strut mounts sticking (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 62,732 miles

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

Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened front top strut mounts sticking (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 56,658 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 51,903 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 51,903 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 47,636 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 47,629 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

heatshield insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2019 42,946 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 42,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 37,827 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 37,826 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2018 36,653 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 36,650 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 30,094 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 24,534 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 17,815 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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SB61 LNE is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SB61 LNE, 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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SB61 LNE is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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