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SO61 BYZ

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,956 mi
Last recorded79,956 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO61 BYZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 79,956 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin has corroded away and is loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Jan 2024 79,955 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box outer skin has corroded away and is loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Bonnet release catch is faulty, needs sorting before retest

Fuel tank heat shield loose

Pass 20 Jan 2023 73,706 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 68,288 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 68,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2021 65,653 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 65,653 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 65,334 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 65,334 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 59,912 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 59,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 54,363 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 48,915 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 44,192 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 39,598 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 BYZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BYZ, 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 SO61 BYZ registered?

SO61 BYZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 15 February 2012.

Is SO61 BYZ safe to buy?

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