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SA12 RCO

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,127 mi
Last recorded100,127 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 RCO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 100,127 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 100,103 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 97,134 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 94,312 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 91,539 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 90,165 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 90,161 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 85,479 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe starting to blow.

Steering a slight vibration when turning

Pass 20 Mar 2019 82,310 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 72,924 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 58,031 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 49,237 miles

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 7 May 2016 49,004 miles

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

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 14 May 2015 28,027 miles

both front brake caliper retaining spring missing

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 RCO is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RCO, 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 RCO registered?

SA12 RCO is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is SA12 RCO safe to buy?

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