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SW61 KCO

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,009 mi
Last recorded93,009 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 KCO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 93,009 miles

Handbrake lever has no reserve travel

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2025 85,661 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 85,599 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Casing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 79,719 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Coolant leak Radiator ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 79,719 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Coolant leak Radiator ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 74,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 74,061 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 69,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 63,940 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 63,886 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 58,689 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 58,689 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 53,253 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 53,253 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen PRS (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 47,688 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Oil leak gear selector shaft seal ()

Rear exhaust tailbox outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 41,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front wiper blade has small tear in center

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear indecators showing white light

both rear tyres slightly perished

damage to rear n/s door

gear selector seal leaking slightly

rear exhaust box outer scine braking up not leaking

Fail 24 Jan 2017 41,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wiper blade has small tear in center

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear indecators showing white light

both rear tyres slightly perished

damage to rear n/s door

gear selector seal leaking slightly

rear exhaust box outer scine braking up not leaking

Pass 19 Jan 2016 35,438 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of rear seatbelts

Pass 26 Jan 2015 30,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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SW61 KCO is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SW61 KCO, 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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SW61 KCO is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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