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SM12 FYZ

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,503 mi
Last recorded71,503 miles
Recorded on6 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 FYZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2024 71,503 miles

Engine sump corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NS and OS both have corrosion to casings (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both NS and OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both NS and OS rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle beam both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 May 2024 71,488 miles

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))

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

Engine sump corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NS and OS both have corrosion to casings (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both NS and OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both NS and OS rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle beam both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 62,428 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine sump corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2023 62,428 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine sump corroded

parking brake end off travel

Pass 16 Aug 2021 57,307 miles

Front Engine oil sump corroded

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both side corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 57,183 miles

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

Front Engine oil sump corroded

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both side corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 50,983 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 50,819 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 42,174 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))

rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 26 Jul 2018 35,788 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 26,372 miles

Exhaust:Outer skin of rear box is split.

Offside front tyre perished.

Fail 30 Jun 2017 26,371 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust:Outer skin of rear box is split.

Offside front tyre perished.

Pass 2 Aug 2016 23,665 miles

Rear EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATED

Pass 26 Mar 2015 14,913 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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SM12 FYZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FYZ, 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 FYZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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