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SD62 KNU

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

37,030 mi
Last recorded37,030 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 KNU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 37,030 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 37,028 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened in three areas nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 36,419 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 36,418 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 35,706 miles

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 34,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cover split (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 34,035 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cover split (1.1.15 (a))

dash panel warning lamps stay on dim

Pass 19 Jan 2021 32,971 miles

Coolant leak lower radiator ()

Pass 16 Jan 2020 31,832 miles

rear lower suspension coil springs some corrosion

Fail 16 Jan 2020 31,832 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

rear lower suspension coil springs some corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2019 30,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on edge of tread area (5.2.3 (e))

front suspension strut top bearings slightly rough

Pass 30 Jan 2018 29,722 miles

Oil leak engine sump pan corroded ()

Fail 30 Jan 2018 29,722 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak engine sump pan corroded ()

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 28,579 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 28,579 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wear on edges of tread area

Pass 12 Oct 2015 21,303 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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SD62 KNU is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SD62 KNU, 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 SD62 KNU registered?

SD62 KNU is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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