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SH62 TZT

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,358 mi
Last recorded86,358 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 TZT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 86,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2024 80,385 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres badly worn on edges and cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 80,382 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame likely to fail 3 holes around front suspension arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres badly worn on edges and cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 74,324 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 74,324 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 65,631 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 56,794 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Worn and not rotating freely. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sump becoming porous.

Fail 29 Sep 2021 56,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Worn and not rotating freely. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sump becoming porous.

Pass 1 Oct 2020 49,059 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 48,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 41,699 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 41,691 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 37,783 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 31 Mar 2017 28,694 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 28,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front daylight running light not working

Pass 29 Jan 2016 20,296 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 TZT is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TZT, 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 TZT registered?

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

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