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SL12 ZHR

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,803 mi
Last recorded104,803 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 ZHR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 104,803 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 104,803 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 98,474 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2025 98,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame likely to fail suspension arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2024 94,470 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 94,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2023 90,202 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 86,370 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 86,370 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 82,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 79,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2019 74,107 miles

advise rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2019 74,107 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 68,557 miles

advise rear exhaust box corroded advise parking brake travel

Pass 10 Apr 2017 64,776 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 59,951 miles

rear section exhaust corroded and outer skin split

Fail 2 Jun 2016 59,951 miles

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

rear section exhaust corroded and outer skin split

Pass 5 Feb 2016 58,613 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 58,613 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 56,493 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 ZHR is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZHR, 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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SL12 ZHR is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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