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Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.409% (8.2.1.2 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant level was low (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high This headlamp has been adjusted (PRS) (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre at the inner side of the central band has worn unevenly
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Note: This vehicle is equipped with ABS brakes. Its not been possible to establish if a anti-roll bar should be fitted or not. The Fiat dealer was unsure.
Offside Front Inner arch liner insecure
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working / connected
Engine oil below minimum, topped up for test
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing / damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear axle / spring seat bases corroded
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front shockers (5.3.2 (d))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shockers severely / heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre obviously under inflated Both front tyres (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working / connected
Engine oil below minimum, topped up for test
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing / damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear axle / spring seat bases corroded
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front shockers (5.3.2 (d))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shockers severely / heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre obviously under inflated Both front tyres (5.2.3 (l))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits BLOW @ CAT TO FLEXI JOINT (8.2.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH 20kg, STRIP AND CLEAN (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive OIL SUMP POUROUS (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
REAR SHOX SOFT
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
BOTH REAR TYRES BADLY PERISHED
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH 2MM {175/65R14} (4.1.E.1)
REAR SHOX SOFT
hand brake just met limits, advise brake check soon
Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both inner tread channel 175/65r15 (4.1.D.1b)
hand brake just met limits, advise brake check soon
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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SH12 VVW is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 SH12 VVW, 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 VVW is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 2012.
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