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SG12 FNP

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,087 mi
Last recorded96,087 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 FNP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 96,087 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 87,964 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 87,964 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 84,449 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 84,449 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 78,437 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inner boots leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

top strut bearings slightly notchy when turning

Fail 1 Apr 2021 78,437 miles

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

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

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inner boots leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 75,928 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 75,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2054517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2054517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2019 70,258 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 63,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 62,792 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and back box leaking (7.1.2)

Oil leak sump seal leaking at timing belt end ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 56,092 miles

Exhaust system tailpipe outer skin corroded and loose.

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

Oil leak Engine sump corroded and porous. ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 50,344 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 38,151 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 38,151 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 FNP is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FNP, 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 FNP registered?

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

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