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SO61 BDU

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,376 mi
Last recorded85,376 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO61 BDU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 85,376 miles

Rear ex box outer cover corroded

some surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Fail 11 Jul 2023 85,376 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating o\s and n\s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear ex box outer cover corroded

o\s h\b low

some surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 24 Aug 2022 84,630 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer cover corroded but not leaking

Fail 23 Aug 2022 84,630 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

rear exhaust silencer outer cover corroded but not leaking

Pass 7 Jan 2021 76,600 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o\s and n\s ()

Pass 19 Feb 2020 73,775 miles

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2020 73,764 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o\s and n\s (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2019 63,906 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2018 54,686 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 54,685 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 45,902 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 34,234 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Fail 29 Jan 2016 34,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracked

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 22,683 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 22,683 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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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SO61 BDU is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SO61 BDU, 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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SO61 BDU is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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