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SM12 OBE

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,367 mi
Last recorded110,367 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 110,367 miles

cargo area fully loaded

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

tailgate rams inoperative

Fail 21 Dec 2024 110,345 miles

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

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

bulb out warning light on

cargo area fully loaded

clutch pedal rubber missing

imbalance between parking brakes at 48% - advise attention

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

tailgate rams inoperative

Pass 15 Dec 2023 99,967 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 99,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 93,688 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front discs and pads getting low

Fail 30 Dec 2022 93,685 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 85,469 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view <40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 76,377 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 59,635 miles

Nearside Front Indicator lens damaged

Rear exhaust silencer delaminating

Pass 2 Jul 2018 48,800 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 48,799 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jun 2017 38,984 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 31,632 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 23,968 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 OBE is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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