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SM12 MYK

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

79,310 mi
Last recorded79,310 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 MYK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 79,310 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear (AXLE CORRODED)

Fail 10 Feb 2026 79,310 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam SWITCH FAULTY. (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear (AXLE CORRODED)

Pass 24 Feb 2025 75,756 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 75,756 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 71,197 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 64,013 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 57,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

outer casing of rear silencer adrift

Fail 2 Feb 2022 57,564 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (not picking up) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join between cat/mid section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

outer casing of rear silencer adrift

Pass 16 Feb 2021 50,693 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Various suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2021 50,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Top mount bearing rough

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2020 45,567 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2020 45,567 miles

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

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

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Feb 2019 38,606 miles

sill trims fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2018 36,237 miles

BOTH REAR AND O/S/F TYRES BADLY CRACKED AND PERRISHED

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Sep 2018 36,225 miles

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

BOTH REAR AND O/S/F TYRES BADLY CRACKED AND PERRISHED

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Sep 2017 30,517 miles

back box exhaust corroded but not blowing yet

Pass 20 Sep 2016 26,269 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 26,162 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance led's barely illuminating when operated, not working efficiently (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 22,598 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 MYK is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MYK, 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 MYK registered?

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

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