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SH62 OBV

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

26,357 mi
Last recorded26,357 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 OBV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 26,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 25,270 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 24,249 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 22,835 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 20,927 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 19,695 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 18,233 miles

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

nearside front gearbox seal leaking slightly

Pass 26 Oct 2018 15,834 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox selector shaft oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective soft tyre ()

minor coolant leak / stain at the thermostat housing

oil sump pan corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2018 15,834 miles

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

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

oil sump pan corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox selector shaft oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective soft tyre ()

minor coolant leak / stain at the thermostat housing

Pass 25 Oct 2017 13,840 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant leaking from thermostat housing area

gear selector issue, lever sticks in the reverse gate, does not self return to the center

slight gearbox oil leak from selector shaft oil seal

Fail 24 Oct 2017 13,840 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak because casing heavily corroded (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear shock absorber is just as heavily corroded as the leaking one on the other side

coolant leaking from thermostat housing area

gear selector issue, lever sticks in the reverse gate, does not self return to the center

slight gearbox oil leak from selector shaft oil seal

Pass 17 Oct 2016 12,072 miles

antifreeze stain at thermostat housing and gearbox. but dry at the moment / free from leaks

engine coolant and oil levels slightly low

engine oil sump pan is corroded

gearbox selector shaft oil seal weeping oil

rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded

spare tyre defective, flat

Pass 28 Oct 2015 10,253 miles

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 OBV is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SH62 OBV, 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 OBV is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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