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SB62 DWP

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,419 mi
Last recorded79,419 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB62 DWP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 79,419 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 74,289 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 74,287 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 69,837 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 68,094 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 64,348 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 61,296 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 49,533 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 49,363 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 42,988 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 42,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 35,462 miles

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

Nearside Front n/s front tyre perishing / cracking

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

Fail 23 Dec 2016 35,462 miles

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot lid (6.2.B.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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

Nearside Front n/s front tyre perishing / cracking

Offside Front daytime running light

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 26,091 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 26,091 miles

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

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

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

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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SB62 DWP is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SB62 DWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SB62 DWP registered?

SB62 DWP is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is SB62 DWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB62 DWP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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