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SH62 TZP

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,286 mi
Last recorded117,286 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2026 117,286 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 112,352 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 107,710 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 107,710 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 102,812 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 93,256 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2021 80,083 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated, not leaking

Fail 25 Jan 2021 80,083 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated, not leaking

Pass 13 Jan 2020 68,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front top suspension mounting slight wear

Fail 13 Jan 2020 68,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front top suspension mounting slight wear

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 53,158 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 34,920 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 21,211 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 18,143 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test.

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

all tyres starting to crack between treads

Fail 15 Apr 2016 18,143 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test.

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

all tyres starting to crack between treads

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 TZP is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TZP, 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 TZP registered?

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

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