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SH61 TLJ

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,994 mi
Last recorded76,994 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 76,994 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 76,992 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 75,496 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 75,445 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 74,092 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened STRUT TOP (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 72,172 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 70,427 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 70,427 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 68,691 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 65,748 miles

Coolant leak coolant radiator core wet/leaking on n/s lower corner ()

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

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

exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

exhaust rear silencer corroded ( skins splitting )

Pass 31 Aug 2017 63,201 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 57,781 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 48,521 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 42,622 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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SH61 TLJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TLJ, 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 TLJ registered?

SH61 TLJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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