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SM61 NLR

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,583 mi
Last recorded136,583 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 NLR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 136,583 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth and split

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close to legal limit and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

light corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2023 133,397 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth and split (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion to components

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 125,511 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf/osf/nsr/osr all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded.

under-body corroded.

Pass 23 Oct 2018 95,841 miles

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 20 Oct 2018 95,841 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 75,153 miles

both front tyres 2mm

Pass 21 Nov 2015 57,577 miles

Nearside Front tyre catching inner arch cover

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

Offside Rear tyre perishing on inner side wall

Fail 21 Nov 2015 57,577 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre catching inner arch cover

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

Offside Rear tyre perishing on inner side wall

Pass 25 Nov 2014 42,518 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 NLR is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NLR, 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 NLR registered?

SM61 NLR is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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