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SM12 EEP

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

57,050 mi
Last recorded57,050 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 EEP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 57,050 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 48,056 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 48,009 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine From sump, sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Subframe Holed as marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front General corrosion on suspension and steering components

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracked and perished rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracked and perished rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 41,677 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 41,677 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lense broken showing white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 38,192 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 38,192 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2021 35,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 35,252 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ran flat 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 34,948 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 29 Sep 2020 34,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cut (also nail in tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2019 34,716 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken rear box outer skin corroded

nearside sill damaged

rear axle corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2019 34,715 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust bracket broken rear box outer skin corroded

nearside sill damaged

rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2018 32,967 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. @ 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 32,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. @ 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 29,091 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak from n/s of gearbox ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2017 29,091 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak from n/s of gearbox ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2016 25,473 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 25,451 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 22,004 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 21,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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SM12 EEP is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 SM12 EEP, 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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SM12 EEP is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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