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SD62 VPA

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

39,365 mi
Last recorded39,365 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 39,365 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 39,365 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 36,427 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 34,551 miles

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))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 31,478 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 31,478 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 27,968 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box corroded outer skin

Pass 15 Mar 2021 24,375 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 24,375 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 20,967 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 18,865 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 18,865 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 17,869 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 16,314 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough top strut mounting (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough top strut mounting (2.2.D.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 16,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough top strut mounting (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough top strut mounting (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 14,401 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 12,628 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 VPA is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VPA, 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 VPA registered?

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

Is SD62 VPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD62 VPA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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