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SD62 VKU

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

82,430 mi
Last recorded82,430 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 VKU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2026 82,430 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Lower Gearbox mounting defective stedy ()

Pass 17 Oct 2024 72,805 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 72,805 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 72,688 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

number plate discoloured

outer sills covered in plastic trim

Pass 2 Oct 2023 68,219 miles

front number plate damaged

outer sills covered in plastic trim

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 30 Sep 2022 65,574 miles

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

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

front number plate

Pass 27 Sep 2021 62,005 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 27 Sep 2021 62,005 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Sep 2020 55,269 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2019 49,135 miles

Rear exhaust rusted

Fail 25 Sep 2019 48,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust rusted

Pass 2 Oct 2018 38,202 miles

front discs badly worn

Fail 1 Oct 2018 38,202 miles

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

front discs badly worn

Pass 22 Sep 2017 28,181 miles

offside rear indicator slightly white in colour

Pass 1 Sep 2016 17,403 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 14,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt.

Fail 22 Sep 2015 14,643 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt.

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 VKU is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VKU, 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 VKU registered?

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

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