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SA62 XED

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,666 mi
Last recorded109,666 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA62 XED
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 109,666 miles

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

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

Front Nearside & Offside Foglights Not Working

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Top Shocker Mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing/Cracking Tyre 12 Years Old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Top Shocker Mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 109,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Nearside & Offside Foglights Not Working

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Top Shocker Mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing/Cracking Tyre 12 Years Old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Top Shocker Mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 77,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 69,811 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 69,811 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 62,889 miles

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

oil sump porous

Fail 12 Sep 2022 62,889 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

oil sump porous

Pass 8 Sep 2021 57,363 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & gearbox areas. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 51,616 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 45,031 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 45,030 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 37,501 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

damage to nearside outer sill

Fail 8 Sep 2018 37,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 5 Sep 2017 31,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to get low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewalls perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewalls perishing (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 31,997 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to get low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewalls perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewalls perishing (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 24,623 miles

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

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

back box outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 20,190 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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SA62 XED is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SA62 XED, 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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SA62 XED is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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