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SH12 FMU

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,842 mi
Last recorded73,842 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 FMU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 73,842 miles

Front Shock absorber corroded both

Nearside Front Drive shaft oil seal slight leak

under vehicle corroded

Pass 7 May 2025 70,440 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft oil seal slight leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2024 67,763 miles

Front Engine oil sump corroded

Front Subframe corroded but not holed

Pass 13 Apr 2023 64,539 miles

Nearside Front Driveshaft oil seal leak

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 62,163 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft oil seal leaking/sweating

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 57,760 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front discs lipped on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 52,257 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 44,770 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 44,770 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 39,892 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 32,704 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 32,704 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 27,342 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 22,166 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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SH12 FMU is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SH12 FMU, 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 SH12 FMU registered?

SH12 FMU is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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