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YY61 OBN

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,532 mi
Last recorded161,532 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 OBN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 161,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 156,452 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 140,051 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 140,051 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 136,589 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jan 2022 136,589 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2021 132,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 126,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishinhg and worn on edges 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishinhg and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 126,592 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Between catalyst and centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishinhg and worn on edges 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishinhg and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 119,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 119,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 108,726 miles

eml on

front no plate cracked

front pads worn low

oil leak

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2017 86,880 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak drive shaft seal ()

Oil leak engine ()

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

oil ump corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2016 67,182 miles

Child sear fitted offside rear

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 48,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jan 2015 48,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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YY61 OBN is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YY61 OBN, 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 YY61 OBN registered?

YY61 OBN is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is YY61 OBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY61 OBN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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