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SM12 MYF

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,918 mi
Last recorded149,918 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 MYF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 149,918 miles

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

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

Offside Front strut top bearing noisy/stiff

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 149,918 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front strut top bearing noisy/stiff

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 146,300 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting noisy (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting noisy (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 143,173 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 143,173 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 137,671 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 128,017 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 119,272 miles

Daytime running lights not working

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 110,384 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 10 Feb 2017 110,384 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance too dim (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s 100 o/s 80 (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 21 May 2016 93,300 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 93,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 May 2015 63,815 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 MYF is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MYF, 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 SM12 MYF registered?

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

Is SM12 MYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 MYF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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