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SA12 OWK

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,282 mi
Last recorded91,282 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 91,282 miles

Both front tyres are worn on outer edge

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear tyre punctured on outer shoulder

Nearside mirror insecure

Slight oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2022 91,280 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Both front tyres are worn on outer edge

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear tyre punctured on outer shoulder

Nearside mirror insecure

Slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2021 87,907 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated osf (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 84,982 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 80,824 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 80,820 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2018 68,168 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 68,146 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear exaust heat shield koose

Pass 28 Feb 2017 55,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe flexi. (7.1.2)

Oil leak Sump. ()

Fail 28 Feb 2017 55,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe flexi. (7.1.2)

Oil leak Sump. ()

Pass 27 Feb 2015 33,035 miles

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

noise from rear brakes

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 OWK is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SA12 OWK, 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 OWK registered?

SA12 OWK is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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