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SH61 ZXV

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

137,469 mi
Last recorded137,469 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 137,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded OSR/NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear REVERSE LAMP UNSECURE

Fail 29 Sep 2022 137,469 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded OSR/NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear REVERSE LAMP UNSECURE

Fail 29 Sep 2022 137,469 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 1955517 (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded OSR/NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear REVERSE LAMP UNSECURE

Fail 21 Sep 2022 137,467 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver fitted to Nearside (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Abs wiring insecure

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

Nearside Parking brake performance reading lower than Offside

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Abs wiring insecure

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Axle set (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Unable to open tailgate

Pass 8 Oct 2021 208,318 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lug/mounting broken on both headlights

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 120,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 114,544 miles

Nearside spot lamp inoperative

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 11 Oct 2019 114,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside spot lamp inoperative

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Sep 2018 109,578 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 109,578 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 104,586 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 85,213 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front wheel arch missing

offside front wheel arch damaged and insecure

play in steering rack inner joints (offside

Fail 21 Jul 2016 85,015 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

nearside front wheel arch missing

nearside headlamp aim not tested

offside front wheel arch damaged and insecure

play in steering rack inner joints (offside

Pass 11 Feb 2015 65,017 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads low

off side rear tyre damage at sidewall (runflat)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 65,017 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads low

off side rear tyre damage at sidewall (runflat)

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 ZXV is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 ZXV, 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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SH61 ZXV is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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