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SD62 VKM

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,238 mi
Last recorded113,238 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 113,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 113,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 109,121 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 109,119 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine SUMP CORRODED & LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Mar 2024 107,827 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Miss fire, smoking (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 100,881 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 100,565 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 93,406 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 93,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 81,449 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2020 81,160 miles

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))

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

rear exhaust box deterioated

Fail 16 Sep 2020 81,160 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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))

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

rear exhaust box deterioated

Pass 28 Sep 2019 73,907 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 63,568 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 63,568 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 59,376 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 59,351 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2016 53,812 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 40,660 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 40,660 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough top strut bearing (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough top strut bearing (2.2.D.1)

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

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 VKM is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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