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SH62 TZE

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,650 mi
Last recorded51,650 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 TZE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 51,650 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 51,650 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front flex section broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Deep cracks down to cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 47,375 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

front sub-frame corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2023 43,549 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel

N/S/R shocker corroded

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust bracket corroded and broke

front sub-frame corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2022 39,667 miles

Both rear shocker casings corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel and low effort n/s hand brake

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))

trans oil leaks

Pass 20 Sep 2021 36,512 miles

n/s front tyre cracking in inner side wall

n/s front wheel binding

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2020 33,943 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 29,757 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 28,396 miles

both rear shock absorbers casings corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2018 28,396 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers casings corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 20,982 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 20,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 18,345 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 TZE is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TZE, 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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What year was SH62 TZE registered?

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

Is SH62 TZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH62 TZE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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