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SW61 EPU

2012 Fiat Punto Evo

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,030 mi
Last recorded57,030 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto Evo54,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 EPU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Evo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 57,030 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

oil sump corroded

vehicle under body rust

Pass 7 Jan 2025 50,762 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 50,762 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 48,022 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 48,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 44,265 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 41,066 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 37,029 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2020 34,110 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 30,814 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded/ deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2017 28,046 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 23,716 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 18,873 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 18,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 14,666 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 14,666 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Evo?

Based on 67,338 MOT tests across 4,471 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,573
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
4,471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 1,305
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,100
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 888
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SW61 EPU is a 2012 Fiat Punto Evo in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Fiat Punto Evo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 54,662 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Evo fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 1,305 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW61 EPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Evo typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Fiat Punto Evo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SW61 EPU registered?

SW61 EPU is a 2012 Fiat Punto Evo, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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