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SM61 NMJ

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

95,811 mi
Last recorded95,811 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 95,811 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 95,811 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 90,503 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))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 83,962 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 83,940 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 76,038 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 76,038 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 71,910 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COATED (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive possible sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 71,908 miles

Front Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COATED (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive possible sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 68,800 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 68,800 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 67,006 miles

Front both brake discs pitted and corroded

Nearside Front fog light not working

oil level low

Fail 15 Jan 2020 67,006 miles

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

Front both brake discs pitted and corroded

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

oil level low

Pass 19 Dec 2018 65,399 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 60,247 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 60,247 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2016 49,307 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 49,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front exhaust pipe flexi and rear tailpipe corroded deteriorated. support bracket corroded

Oil leak from sump pan corroded. and oil filter ()

Pass 11 Dec 2015 36,327 miles

rear exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2015 36,327 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2015 26,455 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 19 Jul 2014 22,438 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 NMJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SM61 NMJ, 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 NMJ registered?

SM61 NMJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 14 January 2012.

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