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SL61 PHO

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,027 mi
Last recorded129,027 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 PHO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 129,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 115,876 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 115,876 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 99,036 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Nov 2022 99,036 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Nov 2021 85,886 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 85,886 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 72,715 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 72,715 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 57,660 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 57,660 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 42,036 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear shock-absorbers corroded

Rear tyres perished

engine oil sump corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2017 32,300 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 24,364 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 24,364 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front wipers split

Pass 29 Sep 2015 15,191 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 12,189 miles

4 x tyres perished/perishing on sidewalls and in tread area

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 PHO is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PHO, 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 PHO registered?

SL61 PHO is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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