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SD62 VKS

2012 Fiat Punto

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

36,279 mi
Last recorded36,279 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 VKS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 36,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and tail (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (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))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 36,276 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and tail (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (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))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 27,242 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2024 27,139 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2023 17,808 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 17,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe corroded and split at suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe corroded and split at suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre heatshield insecure

tyre sealant expired

Pass 30 Sep 2022 16,402 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 15,522 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 15,522 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 14,751 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 14,751 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 13,980 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 12,362 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 12,362 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened strut top bearings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened strut top bearings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 10,945 miles

gear selector seal leaking

Fail 25 Sep 2017 10,945 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

gear selector seal leaking

Pass 29 Sep 2016 9,446 miles

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2015 8,651 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 VKS is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VKS, 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 VKS registered?

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

Is SD62 VKS safe to buy?

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