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SD62 VJP

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,995 mi
Last recorded92,995 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 VJP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 92,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 88,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 84,597 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 84,592 miles

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

coolant reservoir empty

Pass 13 Oct 2021 77,696 miles

centre exhaust sleeve corroded.

Fail 5 Oct 2021 77,674 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front. (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

centre exhaust sleeve corroded.

Pass 7 Oct 2020 70,854 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 64,959 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust in poor condition.

Fail 1 Oct 2019 64,614 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. both. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 2 Oct 2018 55,454 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 21 Sep 2017 46,201 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 46,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 34,654 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 34,654 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 30,234 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 30,233 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear no reserve travel

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 VJP is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VJP, 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 VJP registered?

SD62 VJP is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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