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SG12 FME

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

68,555 mi
Last recorded68,555 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 FME
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 68,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 68,555 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 61,872 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2025 61,869 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 57,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 47,182 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 42,799 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 36,881 miles

Front Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Front Exhaust mounting defective Heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Around sidewall and along tread ADVISE REPLACE ASAP 175 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (also heavily deteriorated) (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 May 2019 36,699 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Face heavily distorted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing Bulb (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Front Exhaust mounting defective Heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Around sidewall and along tread ADVISE REPLACE ASAP 175 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (also heavily deteriorated) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 31,608 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2018 31,608 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working bulb missing and lens missing (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wing damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2017 27,237 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 27,236 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/15 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 27,223 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 21,213 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 21,213 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 16,207 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Mar 2015 16,207 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SG12 FME is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SG12 FME, 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 SG12 FME registered?

SG12 FME is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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