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SO61 CWE

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,047 mi
Last recorded68,047 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO61 CWE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 68,047 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 68,047 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 65,672 miles

under the vehicle is under sealed

Fail 26 Oct 2024 65,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front sub frame plus rear axle is corroded

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 60,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear shocks corroded

Rear springs corroded

brake pad wear sensor cover not secured

coolant level low

underbody corroded front & rear axle

Fail 14 Oct 2023 60,642 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear shocks corroded

Rear springs corroded

brake pad wear sensor cover not secured

coolant level low

underbody corroded front & rear axle

Pass 8 Nov 2022 56,049 miles

exhaust rear section poor condition corroson not blowing

Fail 8 Nov 2022 56,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust rear section poor condition corroson not blowing

Pass 10 Nov 2021 46,816 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 38,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread also low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 26,140 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 26,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached engine and wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken and cracked also used by side, brake lights as well (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens broken/cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 26,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing severely cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

axle corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2018 23,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 23,391 miles

Front coil spring fractured o\s and n\s (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o\sand n\s (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 21,942 miles

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 28 Feb 2017 21,942 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2016 19,018 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 19,018 miles

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver Stalk broken (8.2.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 14,191 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 CWE is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 CWE, 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 CWE is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 February 2012.

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