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SD12 RZE

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,297 mi
Last recorded102,297 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2024 102,297 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 95,558 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 92,069 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 92,069 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2021 87,781 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 84,124 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 84,124 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 77,636 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 69,608 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 69,608 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 61,352 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 53,781 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 46,224 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 RZE is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RZE, 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 RZE registered?

SD12 RZE is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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The MOT history for SD12 RZE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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