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SD62 VKA

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,093 mi
Last recorded78,093 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 78,093 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 71,762 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 71,758 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 65,281 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 60,198 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 59,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 59,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 59,649 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 53,790 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 45,093 miles

slight oil leak from nearside diff oil seal

Fail 13 Jul 2018 45,093 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

slight oil leak from nearside diff oil seal

Pass 28 Jul 2017 35,368 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases split at flexi section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 35,368 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases split at flexi section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 26,263 miles

Front day time driving lights inop

Fail 1 Aug 2016 26,263 miles

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

Front day time driving lights inop

Pass 10 Jul 2015 16,017 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 VKA 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 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 VKA, 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 VKA registered?

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

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