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SG62 VXZ

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,568 mi
Last recorded85,568 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG62 VXZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 85,568 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 81,609 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 63,495 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all 4 (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 63,229 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits ex blow at both joints (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all 4 (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 48,464 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 30,592 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 26,668 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 26,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 18,123 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 18,123 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 14,880 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 11,832 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 11,832 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported Abs wiring routed round strut and fouling lower strut plate (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 11,260 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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SG62 VXZ 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 71.4%.

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 SG62 VXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG62 VXZ registered?

SG62 VXZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is SG62 VXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG62 VXZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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