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SD12 GYJ

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,461 mi
Last recorded76,461 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 GYJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 76,461 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 May 2026 76,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected on permanently (4.6.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 76,212 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 75,717 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 75,084 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 75,084 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 74,433 miles

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

sills not fully checked ref covers fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2022 74,433 miles

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

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

sills not fully checked ref covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2021 73,514 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 72,285 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 70,922 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 70,557 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 51,474 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 43,998 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 43,998 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear badly perished and ran flat at some stage

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2015 35,764 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 35,764 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 GYJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SD12 GYJ, 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 GYJ registered?

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

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