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SE12 TZG

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,598 mi
Last recorded100,598 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE12 TZG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 100,598 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 100,587 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault or rear (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 89,946 miles

tailgate opens intermittently

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper marks (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 89,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper marks (3.2 (a) (i))

tailgate opens intermittently

Pass 31 Mar 2022 76,468 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 76,468 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

battery warning light illuminated

Pass 3 Nov 2020 62,859 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 62,859 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 49,340 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 49,340 miles

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

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

both front brake discs are slightly grooved

Pass 15 Jun 2018 44,054 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 38,014 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 31,131 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 25,598 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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SE12 TZG is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SE12 TZG, 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 SE12 TZG registered?

SE12 TZG is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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