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SA12 GBE

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,497 mi
Last recorded80,497 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 GBE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 80,497 miles

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

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

underbody corrosion including suspension componets

Pass 18 May 2023 80,489 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2023 80,489 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 80,255 miles

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 80,255 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 79,216 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 78,914 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 78,914 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 70,135 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 66,103 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 55,273 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 55,273 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 46,566 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 46,469 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded but not leaking

Sump porous and leaking

Pass 31 Mar 2015 39,088 miles

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 GBE is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GBE, 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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SA12 GBE is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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