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SB61 LNJ

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,218 mi
Last recorded75,218 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 LNJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 75,218 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 71,794 miles

exhaust in very poor condition

slight corrosion on springs/shocks

slight cracking/perishing rear tyres

slight roughness in n/s/f top strut bearing

various oil leaks, sump, breather hoses, gearbox seal etc but not excessive

very slight dampness o/s/r shock absorber

Fail 12 Nov 2020 71,794 miles

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

both front side light bulbs slightly dull

exhaust in very poor condition

front brakes slightly worn

front tyres worn

slight corrosion on springs/shocks

slight cracking/perishing rear tyres

slight roughness in n/s/f top strut bearing

various oil leaks, sump, breather hoses, gearbox seal etc but not excessive

very slight dampness o/s/r shock absorber

Pass 13 Nov 2019 66,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front suspension top mount rough

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2019 66,574 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link also ex/movement (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front suspension top mount rough

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2018 60,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly rough on rotation of steering wheel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Registration lamp inoperative warning on dash but both lamps working

Pass 8 Nov 2017 50,781 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

o/s/r tyre slightly cracking

Pass 16 Feb 2017 45,094 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 45,094 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 30,907 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 30,907 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 18,048 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 18,048 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 LNJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LNJ, 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 LNJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 20 February 2012.

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