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SH61 ZXM

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,072 mi
Last recorded38,072 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 ZXM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 38,072 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 38,072 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Emissions unable to be completed Due to Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 32,427 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 32,427 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 31,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear back box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2023 29,609 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bushes beginning to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust corroded at flexi and outer skin backbox

exhaust heatshield loose at rear

Pass 18 Feb 2022 28,047 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 28,045 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 26,385 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust backbox outer skin deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tyre ()

Pass 18 Feb 2020 25,354 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 23,258 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades worn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 21,016 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated.

Fail 14 Feb 2018 21,016 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 14 Feb 2017 18,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Oil leak very slight at upper rear gearbox ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 15,830 miles

Exhaust flexi section split - system still adequately supported.

Nail in NSR tyre.

Nail in OSR tyre.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 12,331 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 ZXM is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZXM, 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 ZXM registered?

SH61 ZXM is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 22 February 2012.

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