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YB61 YEL

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,137 mi
Last recorded112,137 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 YEL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 112,137 miles

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

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

light corrosion underneath

Pass 15 Jan 2025 109,462 miles

light corrosion underneath

Pass 24 Jan 2024 106,273 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 106,273 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 99,402 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 99,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 91,380 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 91,380 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 84,724 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 84,724 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front blades torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 80,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Sump corroded and weeping slightly

Fail 29 Jan 2020 80,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Sump corroded and weeping slightly

Pass 28 Jan 2019 67,713 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 67,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 56,588 miles

Front brake pad warning wires have been removed

Offside Front Tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Fail 12 Jan 2018 56,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake pad warning wires have been removed

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2017 45,539 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 30,375 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 30,375 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 17,191 miles

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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YB61 YEL 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 YB61 YEL, 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 YB61 YEL registered?

YB61 YEL is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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