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SA62 XTL

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,506 mi
Last recorded90,506 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA62 XTL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 90,506 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 84,840 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 84,834 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 79,520 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 72,765 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 72,765 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure mounted +top rubber lose (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring insecure top rubber lose (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2022 65,094 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 60,509 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 60,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Jun 2021 60,495 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 57,841 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Front top mount noisy

Pass 21 Nov 2019 54,390 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 41,572 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 42,489 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2016 36,412 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 36,412 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 30,578 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 XTL is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SA62 XTL, 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 SA62 XTL registered?

SA62 XTL is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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