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SL12 ZDX

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,805 mi
Last recorded143,805 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 ZDX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 143,805 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 140,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 135,910 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 213,555 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 213,555 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 213,549 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Both Front shock absorbers corroded and damp

Both rear Tyres really badly cracking

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 129,858 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 120,978 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 120,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 111,888 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 108,867 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 23 May 2018 108,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 93,778 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 93,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2016 80,130 miles

exhaust system deteriated

Fail 29 Apr 2016 80,114 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust system deteriated

Pass 14 May 2015 75,468 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 ZDX is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red 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 ZDX, 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 ZDX registered?

SL12 ZDX is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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