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SH12 VUN

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,048 mi
Last recorded59,048 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 VUN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 59,048 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 50,437 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 43,268 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 43,265 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 36,284 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 31,362 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 27,266 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 27,253 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 21,805 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 16,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracks in tread and worn on edges also (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Oil leak at driveshaft area of gear box ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracks in tread and worn on edges also (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front vibration/pulsing felt through top strut mount assembly when turning steering

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear cracks in tyre treads

Rear exhaust back box corroded/1st skin peeling

Pass 15 Jun 2017 11,280 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 10,103 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 8,615 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 7,207 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 VUN is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red 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 VUN, 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 VUN registered?

SH12 VUN is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is SH12 VUN safe to buy?

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