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SD12 VBY

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

75,803 mi
Last recorded75,803 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 75,803 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 66,581 miles

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

both front top mounts rough operation

Fail 24 Jun 2025 66,581 miles

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

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

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

both front top mounts rough operation

Pass 20 Jun 2024 58,254 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears pale (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Jul 2023 50,957 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 50,597 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2022 42,292 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 35,795 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 35,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 29,272 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 29,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 23,816 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 23,816 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 15,776 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 15,776 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 15,000 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 15,000 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 12,966 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 12,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 10,556 miles

Small cuts/tears in tread of all tyres.

Pass 20 Mar 2015 9,200 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 VBY is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VBY, 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 VBY registered?

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

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