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SM61 GZW

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,611 mi
Last recorded128,611 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 GZW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 128,611 miles

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

Exhaust heatshield loose

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 26 Jul 2023 118,561 miles

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

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

underside chassis and suspension covered in underseal

Pass 17 Aug 2022 110,394 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Aug 2022 110,394 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Aug 2021 92,415 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2020 78,879 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at front join (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured repeater lamp (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 78,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at front join (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured repeater lamp (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn and cracked on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 68,960 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 65,030 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 58,060 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 45,196 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 37,203 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 37,203 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 30,203 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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SM61 GZW is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SM61 GZW, 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 SM61 GZW registered?

SM61 GZW is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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