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SD62 VLS

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,235 mi
Last recorded118,235 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 VLS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 118,235 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 108,523 miles

Offside Front seat not tilting forward

Pass 18 Dec 2019 101,568 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 96,958 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 14 Sep 2018 96,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2017 81,664 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 66,112 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 65,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre feathering on outer edge.

Pass 19 Sep 2015 45,347 miles

Child seats fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelts

Fail 19 Sep 2015 45,347 miles

Child seats fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelts

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

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 VLS is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VLS, 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 VLS registered?

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

Is SD62 VLS safe to buy?

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