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SD12 ZSG

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,086 mi
Last recorded52,086 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 52,086 miles

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

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear BUMPER DAMAGE

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 52,084 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT JOINT + REAR SILENCER FRACTURED (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear BUMPER DAMAGE

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 49,375 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP AND OIL FILTER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 46,960 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded

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

Oil leaks

Fail 2 Nov 2022 46,958 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded

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

Oil leaks

Pass 30 Nov 2021 43,419 miles

Coolant leak slight sweat around bottom or radiator ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front suspension strut top bearings creaking during lock to lock check but not excessively worn

Pass 28 Oct 2020 35,703 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 29,676 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 26,441 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 24,984 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 23,907 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 20,552 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 ZSG is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZSG, 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 ZSG registered?

SD12 ZSG is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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