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SD12 DRX

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,730 mi
Last recorded106,730 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 DRX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 106,730 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front sub -frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle has slight corrosion on suspension components and underside.

Fail 9 Jun 2026 106,728 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened AT OFF-SIDE WISH BONE ARM BOLT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle has slight corrosion on suspension components and underside.

Pass 12 Jun 2025 105,476 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 100,172 miles

Offside Front daytime running light

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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 6 Jun 2023 93,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 87,316 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 79,991 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 73,657 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 65,803 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 65,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2018 47,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Fail 5 May 2018 47,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2017 30,886 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 19,455 miles
Pass 4 May 2015 6,733 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 DRX is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DRX, 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 DRX registered?

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

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