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SB61 SVX

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,753 mi
Last recorded55,753 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 SVX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 55,753 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside wing indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 55,687 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside wing indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 52,836 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing indicator (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 47,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 41,798 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 37,509 miles

both front strut top mounts are slightly noisy on turning

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2020 34,100 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 34,100 miles

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

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 31,050 miles

Nearside Front under wing trim insecure offside missing

outer skin corroded on back box off exhaust system

Fail 11 Nov 2019 31,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. bigger than the rest (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front under wing trim insecure offside missing

outer skin corroded on back box off exhaust system

Pass 12 Nov 2018 25,253 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 23,570 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 23,570 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted both (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 20,213 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 16,343 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 12,401 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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SB61 SVX is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB61 SVX, 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 SB61 SVX registered?

SB61 SVX is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is SB61 SVX safe to buy?

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