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A162 JSO

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,177 mi
Last recorded125,177 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA162 JSO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 125,177 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 123,581 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 117,059 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 103,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough top mounts noisy when rotated (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 103,170 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough top mounts noisy when rotated (2.1.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edges 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 94,724 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 88,658 miles

Nearside Front Upper Top mount worn

Offside Front Upper Top mount worn

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 84,664 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2019 79,211 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2019 79,211 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

transmission stabilizer mount excessively worn

Pass 18 Aug 2018 71,087 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 71,087 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 67,318 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 67,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 29,594 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 25,274 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 25,274 miles

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

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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A162 JSO is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 A162 JSO, 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 A162 JSO registered?

A162 JSO is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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