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SH62 UAC

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,462 mi
Last recorded87,462 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 87,462 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 87,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 73,949 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust detriorated

Fail 21 Oct 2024 73,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust detriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2023 66,681 miles

ALL SUSPENSION ITEMS CORRODED BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 66,681 miles

ALL SUSPENSION ITEMS CORRODED BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 60,392 miles

exhaust and suspension components deteriorated and corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2021 53,716 miles

all rear suspension corroded

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2021 53,716 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber noisy

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

all rear suspension corroded

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2020 47,850 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 46,058 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 46,058 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 42,683 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 42,683 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 38,054 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 32,830 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and small cut in tread

Nearside wing repeater lamp lens missing

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Mar 2016 26,839 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 25,537 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 UAC is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UAC, 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 UAC registered?

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

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