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SD12 VBM

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,076 mi
Last recorded109,076 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 VBM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 109,076 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 104,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 99,694 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight deterioration of lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slight deterioration of lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 96,003 miles

corrosion on front shocks x wishbones / corrosion on front sub frame / corrosion on all suspension units / front discs corroding

sump pan corroding x leaking

Pass 4 Jul 2022 91,648 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded.

Rear coil springs corroded,

slight oil leak from gearbox.

Front brake discs worn and corroded.

Pass 28 Jun 2021 89,784 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 89,784 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 83,067 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 70,983 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 59,908 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 46,069 miles

Second skin on back box detoriated

Fail 31 Jul 2017 44,844 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Second skin on backbox detoriated

Pass 4 Aug 2016 33,815 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 20,309 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 18,899 miles

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

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 VBM is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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