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SD12 GFV

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

100,328 mi
Last recorded100,328 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 100,328 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 100,328 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump dripping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 97,806 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 97,806 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 91,188 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 91,188 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 84,429 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 84,429 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Undertray insecure inner wheel arch (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working both front side lights out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 77,972 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside wing mirror cracked

Offside Front daytime running light inop

Fail 6 Jul 2022 77,972 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside wing mirror cracked

Offside Front daytime running light inop

Pass 5 Jul 2021 72,097 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 65,742 miles

Nearside mirror glass broken

Offside Front top strut mounting noisy

rear exhaust outer skin split

Fail 23 Jul 2020 65,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside mirror glass broken

Offside Front top strut mounting noisy

rear exhaust outer skin split

Pass 25 May 2019 56,496 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 48,753 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 48,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2017 40,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 26 May 2017 40,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185 65 15 been run flat (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 19 May 2017 40,560 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & tyre signs of run-flat

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front brake discs wearing thin

both headlights (aim) on minimum height

brake pedal anti-slip wearing thin

engine covers fitted

offside rear tyre cracking

oil sump starting to corrode

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 22 Jun 2016 33,618 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 33,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 25,812 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 GFV is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SD12 GFV, 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 GFV registered?

SD12 GFV is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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