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SM61 NLX

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,300 mi
Last recorded69,300 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 NLX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 69,300 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2025 66,971 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 64,082 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 61,371 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 61,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 58,625 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 54,661 miles

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

both front strut top mounts worn & creaking

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2020 51,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 48,348 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 45,198 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 41,851 miles

Both front wipers torn however not effecting drivers view of the road

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 36,712 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

both front wipers streaky

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 22 Jan 2016 36,712 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

both front wipers streaky

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2015 29,844 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 NLX is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NLX, 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 NLX registered?

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

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