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SH12 YKL

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,337 mi
Last recorded84,337 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 YKL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 84,337 miles

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

Front exhaust support broken

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

unable to check offside front wheel bearing fully

Fail 17 Jul 2023 84,337 miles

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

Front exhaust support broken

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

unable to check offside front wheel bearing fully

Fail 13 Jul 2023 84,335 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust support broken

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

unable to check offside front wheel bearing fully

Pass 11 Jul 2022 81,850 miles

Offside Front Fog light not working

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 81,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Fog light not working

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 75,279 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front sub frame slight corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2021 75,279 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front sub frame slight corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2020 68,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 68,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 May 2019 60,076 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 60,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 59,686 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on outer disc face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wearing low on inner edges

Fail 12 May 2018 59,686 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on outer disc face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wearing low on inner edges

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 55,702 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 55,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 46,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 May 2016 46,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 34,922 miles

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

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

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 YKL is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YKL, 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 YKL is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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