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SH12 VVU

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,737 mi
Last recorded49,737 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 VVU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 49,737 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 47,780 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

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

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 46,280 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 43,349 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust deteriorating

clutch thrust bearing noisy

corrosion on both rear shocker casings

Fail 29 Sep 2022 43,349 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust deteriorating

clutch thrust bearing noisy

corrosion on both rear shocker casings

Pass 10 Sep 2021 39,964 miles

corrosion on rear axle

corrosion on rear shocker casings

Fail 10 Sep 2021 39,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion on rear axle

corrosion on rear shocker casings

Pass 1 Oct 2020 37,277 miles

Backbox corroded

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 32,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 28,902 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 24,104 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 24,104 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 19,815 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 13,429 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 9,792 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 9,792 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 VVU is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VVU, 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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SH12 VVU is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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