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HY61 VJK

2012 Fiat Punto Evo

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,246 mi
Last recorded131,246 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto Evo54,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY61 VJK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Evo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 131,246 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 120,793 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

oil sump heavily corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2020 106,567 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2020 106,567 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2019 93,109 miles

Central Rear seat belt stalk outer casing missing but still functional

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2018 73,597 miles

light cracking both rear tyres

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 2 Jan 2018 73,592 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

light cracking both rear tyres

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 19 Jan 2017 60,433 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 60,433 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 39,669 miles

exhaust corroding slighty

front brake discs grooved

rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 23 Dec 2014 27,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres perishing

offside front tyre perishing

Fail 23 Dec 2014 27,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres perishing

offside front tyre perishing

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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HY61 VJK is a 2012 Fiat Punto Evo in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HY61 VJK, 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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HY61 VJK is a 2012 Fiat Punto Evo, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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