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SH61 AEL

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,592 mi
Last recorded60,592 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 AEL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 60,592 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 60,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 51,075 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides slightly worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 47,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 47,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 44,947 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 41,785 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 39,538 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 32,148 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 30,726 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated but not to excess

Front exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated but system still adequately supported

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but not to excess

Fail 1 Nov 2016 30,726 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated but not to excess

Front exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated but system still adequately supported

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but not to excess

Pass 15 Oct 2015 27,189 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 22,700 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SH61 AEL is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 SH61 AEL, 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 SH61 AEL registered?

SH61 AEL is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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