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SL61 BVE

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

104,065 mi
Last recorded104,065 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 BVE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 104,065 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 104,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

abs light on

Pass 7 Aug 2025 100,881 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 100,840 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 92,019 miles

exhaust rear box outer casing corroded

sump corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2023 88,302 miles

back box on exhaust system outer skin corroded and split

rear hatch wont open but still able to check boot floor throw back seats

Fail 18 Oct 2023 88,297 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play judders when steering turned (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

back box on exhaust system outer skin corroded and split

rear hatch wont open but still able to check boot floor throw back seats

Pass 12 Oct 2022 80,141 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 80,141 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 69,858 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 69,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 60,540 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust back box second skin coming loose , still gas tight

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2019 53,252 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust back box second skin coming loose , still gas tight

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2018 42,974 miles

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

brake pad warning sensors broken , light not illuminated on dash

exhaust system corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2018 42,973 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake pad warning sensors broken , light not illuminated on dash

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2017 31,615 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

sump corroded and weeping

Fail 26 Sep 2017 31,615 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers torn (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

sump corroded and weeping

Pass 27 Sep 2016 22,222 miles

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

exhaust rear box corroded

front tyres wearing on outside

Fail 26 Sep 2016 22,221 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box corroded

front tyres wearing on outside

Pass 26 Sep 2015 14,082 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 13,508 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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SL61 BVE is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 SL61 BVE, 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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SL61 BVE is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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