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GL61 SBZ

2012 Fiat Punto Evo

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,657 mi
Last recorded53,657 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto Evo54,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 SBZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Evo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 53,657 miles

Both front top mount bearings notchy and noisy STRONG ADVISE

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake long travel

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 53,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front top mount bearings notchy and noisy STRONG ADVISE

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake long travel

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 50,165 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer small clip slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Top mounts creaking

Fail 15 Mar 2025 50,092 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer small clip slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Top mounts creaking

Pass 25 Mar 2024 48,158 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 48,158 miles

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 46,513 miles

Both front strut top mounts noisy when turning

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2023 46,513 miles

Both front strut top mounts noisy when turning

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Breather hose disconnected (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2022 41,585 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 41,583 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2021 36,716 miles

Front both side tyre sidewall perished

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2020 33,349 miles

exhaust rusty

front pads getting low

Pass 1 Feb 2019 25,942 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Feb 2019 25,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jan 2018 22,707 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 18,240 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 14,645 miles

both front tyre treads are low

Pass 26 Jan 2015 11,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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GL61 SBZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto Evo in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL61 SBZ, 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 GL61 SBZ registered?

GL61 SBZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto Evo, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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