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SD62 VLH

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,866 mi
Last recorded78,866 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 VLH
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 78,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front airbag switched off

Nearside Front day running light inoperative

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 75,495 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Sep 2023 72,399 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 68,321 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 63,400 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin breaking apart

Pass 14 Sep 2020 58,167 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Aug 2019 53,324 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 44,831 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 38,596 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 32,205 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2016 32,205 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 25,607 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 VLH is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLH, 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 VLH registered?

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

Is SD62 VLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD62 VLH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SD62 VLH have outstanding finance?

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