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SL61 PFA

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,143 mi
Last recorded82,143 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 PFA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 82,143 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 82,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 67,389 miles

Exhaust back box badly corroded and outer covering breaking away, also centre pipe flex deteriorated

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear carrier rubber bush worn and starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strongly advise, inner and outer tread edges de-void of tread and rest worn very low on blocks .17565/15. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear carrier rubber bush worn and starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strongly advise inner and outer tread edges de-void of tread and rest of tread worn very low on tread wear blocks .175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 67,359 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust back box badly corroded and outer covering breaking away, also centre pipe flex deteriorated

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear carrier rubber bush worn and starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strongly advise, inner and outer tread edges de-void of tread and rest worn very low on blocks .17565/15. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear carrier rubber bush worn and starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strongly advise inner and outer tread edges de-void of tread and rest of tread worn very low on tread wear blocks .175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear parking Brake efficiency just passed at 17%min limit is 16%, would advise a brake check may require service or repair

Pass 11 Feb 2020 52,846 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 52,846 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 47,524 miles

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

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

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

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

inflation kit beyond expiry date 04/2016

Pass 5 Sep 2018 42,958 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 42,829 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 33,387 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 31,336 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 31,327 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 24,171 miles

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 12 Feb 2015 14,848 miles

Nearside 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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SL61 PFA is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SL61 PFA, 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 SL61 PFA registered?

SL61 PFA is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 13 February 2012.

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