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SD62 VMR

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,796 mi
Last recorded98,796 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 VMR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 98,796 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 95,455 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 88,369 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 88,367 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive blow on exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 80,903 miles

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2022 80,903 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2021 75,161 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f fog light missing

Fail 1 Dec 2021 75,160 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

n/s/f fog light missing

Pass 10 Dec 2020 68,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front headlamp bracket damaged but headlamp still secure

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 9 Dec 2019 62,325 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil leak at n/s drive shaft gear box side

Fail 9 Dec 2019 62,325 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil leak at n/s drive shaft gear box side

Pass 7 Dec 2018 53,324 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

front discs corroded on inner face

Fail 7 Dec 2018 53,324 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

front discs corroded on inner face

Pass 11 Dec 2017 46,043 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsf fog lamp not working

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

rear tyres cracking slightly

Fail 8 Dec 2017 46,043 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsf fog lamp not working

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 14 Dec 2016 41,218 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 41,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 32,166 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 VMR is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc 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 VMR, 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 VMR registered?

SD62 VMR is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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