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SL12 FZW

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,833 mi
Last recorded124,833 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 124,833 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 81,534 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 81,534 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between cat/centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre perishing thro the tread 1856515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 75,598 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 75,594 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 66,691 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 62,398 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 62,398 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 58,195 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front securing clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front strut casings corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump porous/heavily corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 58,195 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front securing clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front strut casings corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened stiff/rough operation. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump porous/heavily corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 50,139 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened bearing noisy when rotated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 50,139 miles

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

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened bearing noisy when rotated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 40,272 miles

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

Rear silencer outer casing corroded and holed

Pass 14 Nov 2016 30,505 miles

rear silencer outer casing corroded and holed

Fail 14 Nov 2016 30,505 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear silencer outer casing corroded and holed

Pass 29 Oct 2015 23,355 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 18,932 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 FZW is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FZW, 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 FZW registered?

SL12 FZW is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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