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SA12 KYY

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,515 mi
Last recorded84,515 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 84,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 84,515 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened bearing seized (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake pad sensor wire broken

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

brake pad warning light on

engine coolant low

Pass 3 Oct 2024 83,302 miles

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

Nearside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Fail 3 Oct 2024 83,302 miles

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

Nearside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 79,682 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 78,807 miles

Front both front plastic inner wheel arch cover deteriated

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

Offside Front Upper suspension bearing rough

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

coolant level low

handbrake has very little reserve travel

handbrake has very little reserve travel

Fail 22 Sep 2022 78,807 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front both front plastic inner wheel arch cover deteriated

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

Offside Front Upper suspension bearing rough

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber mountings burst (6.1.2 (a))

coolant level low

handbrake has very little reserve travel

handbrake has very little reserve travel

Pass 1 Sep 2021 78,568 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 78,568 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 77,719 miles

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

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

little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Pass 19 Sep 2019 74,146 miles

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

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

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 66,178 miles

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

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2018 66,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2017 59,069 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 59,069 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 50,626 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 50,626 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 38,217 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 KYY is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KYY, 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 KYY is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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