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SD12 DPV

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,922 mi
Last recorded36,922 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 DPV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 36,922 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 36,795 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 34,290 miles

Front engine overheated at the end of test

Lower underbody corrosion

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 34,290 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front engine overheated at the end of test

Lower underbody corrosion

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 33,333 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 31,536 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2022 28,006 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2021 24,288 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2020 20,312 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 18,245 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 15,386 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 15,386 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 11,939 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 11,935 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 11,581 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 10,936 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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SD12 DPV is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc 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 SD12 DPV, 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 SD12 DPV registered?

SD12 DPV is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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