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SH62 DGE

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,936 mi
Last recorded84,936 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 DGE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2025 84,936 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened bearings missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened front subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened bearings missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure will not secure in adjuster rails (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension subframe shows signs of previous weld repair

Gearbox mounting defective pendulum mount ()

Nearside Front daytime running lamp not working

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

different size tyres fitted front to rear

Pass 13 Feb 2024 77,228 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated.

Front tyres wearing on inside edges.

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 77,224 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated.

Front tyres wearing on inside edges.

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 74,322 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi joint has deteriorated.

Rear exhaust silencer has deteriorated.

Pass 25 Feb 2022 72,629 miles

Front exhaust flexi is deteriorated.

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer has deteriorated.

Fail 15 Nov 2021 72,624 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front flexi exhaust has deteriorated.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 66,457 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bearing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box outer skin has deteriorated.

Fail 18 Nov 2020 66,457 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bearing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box outer skin has deteriorated.

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 59,494 miles

Centre exhaust bracket and rear silencer both deteriorated.

Fail 18 Jan 2020 59,494 miles

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

Centre exhaust bracket and rear silencer both deteriorated.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

O/S front tyre worn on outer edges.

Pass 11 Jan 2019 46,148 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 32,769 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Fail 20 Jan 2018 32,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 7 Nov 2016 20,260 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 16,436 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

condition of front discs and pads

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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SH62 DGE is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SH62 DGE, 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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SH62 DGE is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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