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SH61 TJX

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,915 mi
Last recorded72,915 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 TJX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 72,915 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp insecure (4.6.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2026 72,915 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

NSF DRL not working - not a testable item

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp insecure (4.6.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 67,146 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 62,428 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 57,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp insecure loose unit (4.6.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Feb 2023 57,927 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))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cuts /cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp insecure loose unit (4.6.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer exessive wear on shoulders /2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 50,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 44,064 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 44,064 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 39,442 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm /3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 31,814 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 15 Jan 2019 31,814 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 25,350 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 25,350 miles

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

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 21,565 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 18,383 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 13,600 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 13,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 TJX is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SH61 TJX, 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 TJX registered?

SH61 TJX is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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