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SD12 VCN

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,654 mi
Last recorded65,654 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 65,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2025 65,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2024 63,632 miles

Front shock absorbers corroded

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2023 61,555 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2022 58,848 miles

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2022 58,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 56,239 miles

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2021 56,239 miles

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2020 53,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 51,513 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 51,512 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 49,198 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 47,544 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 37,461 miles

Front exhaust flex pipe deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished also (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 May 2017 37,461 miles

Front exhaust flex pipe deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished also (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 28,064 miles

both rear tyres are cracked on tread

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Fail 8 Apr 2016 28,058 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres are cracked on tread

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2015 18,832 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 VCN is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VCN, 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 VCN registered?

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

Is SD12 VCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD12 VCN shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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