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SH12 VVW

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,956 mi
Last recorded72,956 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 VVW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 72,956 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2026 72,955 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 70,278 miles

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))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 66,141 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 61,647 miles

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))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 61,630 miles

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))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 56,313 miles

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))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 56,285 miles

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))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 54,016 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 48,855 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 48,855 miles

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))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 42,506 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 42,506 miles

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))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 35,923 miles

REAR SHOX SOFT

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 28,997 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 22,839 miles

hand brake just met limits, advise brake check soon

Fail 27 Apr 2016 22,839 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 16,618 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 16,615 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 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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