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SY61 PXU

2012 Fiat Punto Evo

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,951 mi
Last recorded98,951 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto Evo54,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 PXU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Evo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 98,951 miles

engine sump pan corroded and oil seeping through the rust

Fail 23 Apr 2025 98,721 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced bulb dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low braking effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low braking effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine sump pan corroded and oil seeping through.

Pass 30 May 2024 88,655 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 88,651 miles

Front Emissions unable to be completed front exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1756515 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2023 88,548 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 77,354 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 77,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 69,781 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 61,516 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 61,373 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 61,338 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 25,704 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 25,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 34,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear seats not in locked position when presented for test

Fail 23 Dec 2016 34,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear seats not in locked position when presented for test

Pass 31 Dec 2015 23,863 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2015 22,858 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 18,889 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 18,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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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SY61 PXU is a 2012 Fiat Punto Evo in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SY61 PXU, 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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SY61 PXU is a 2012 Fiat Punto Evo, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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