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SA12 FYZ

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,539 mi
Last recorded97,539 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 FYZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 97,539 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 97,526 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing brake pedal rubber missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at front pipe clamp and possibly manifold (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour more white than yellow (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour more white than yellow (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 90,405 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 90,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 84,971 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 78,098 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 73,144 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 63,511 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 59,078 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 59,077 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 49,201 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 34,431 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 22,930 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 22,922 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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SA12 FYZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SA12 FYZ, 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 SA12 FYZ registered?

SA12 FYZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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