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SL12 AUJ

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,481 mi
Last recorded148,481 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 AUJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2025 148,481 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Might take a polish up (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function very corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Axle fractured Corroded and holed both sides (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached Broken off (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All wheel arches corroded and sills

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All very corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2024 146,377 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens glasses clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

rear chassis corroded

sills corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2024 146,377 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens glasses clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear axle corroded

rear chassis corroded

sills corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2023 136,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer to centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox end casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 136,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer to centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox end casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 121,962 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox end casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 121,962 miles

Emissions not tested Vehicle started to over heat (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox end casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 103,153 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 103,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 85,982 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 54,587 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 36,573 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 25,543 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 21,039 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 14,388 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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SL12 AUJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc 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 SL12 AUJ, 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 SL12 AUJ registered?

SL12 AUJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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