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SD12 DRV

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,970 mi
Last recorded41,970 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 DRV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 41,970 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Underside wax oiled

Pass 28 Aug 2025 41,814 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive At engine oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside covered in wax oil

Pass 9 Aug 2024 41,584 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 41,239 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 41,063 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 40,484 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 40,041 miles

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and adrift

Pass 20 Aug 2019 39,662 miles

Rear rear silencer outer skin corroded

parking brake effort is acceptable but could be better.

Pass 22 Aug 2018 39,040 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded but not leaking.

Fail 22 Aug 2018 39,040 miles

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded but not leaking.

Pass 25 Aug 2017 37,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 11 Aug 2017 37,758 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system suspect this is due to vehicle not charging (2.3.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

auxillary belt missing

charge warning lamp illuminated on dash

exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 26 May 2017 36,941 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear parking brake will need attention

Pass 27 May 2016 27,561 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 16,707 miles

exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2015 16,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

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 DRV is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey 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 SD12 DRV, 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 DRV registered?

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

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