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SA12 KWJ

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

176,164 mi
Last recorded176,164 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 KWJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 176,164 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 163,662 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2022 163,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 153,802 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 138,064 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front suspension area corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking around sump area sump heavily corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 138,064 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front suspension area corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking around sump area sump heavily corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 119,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad just about on wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner & outer pads about 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front daytime running light not working

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

Oil leak, but not excessive diff has slight seepage at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin starting to come away

oil sump excessively corroded and leaking

Fail 19 Jul 2019 119,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad just about on wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner & outer pads about 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front daytime running light not working

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

Oil leak, but not excessive diff has slight seepage at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin starting to come away

oil sump excessively corroded and leaking

Pass 23 Jul 2018 91,958 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2017 59,300 miles

Oil leak ()

engine oil sump corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2017 59,300 miles

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

Oil leak ()

engine oil sump corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 33,189 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated at front flexi joint and rear silencer

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front wiper blade deteriorated

Offside rear tyre starting to crack slightly

Pass 25 Jun 2015 23,106 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 KWJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KWJ, 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 KWJ registered?

SA12 KWJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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