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SM12 OBH

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,588 mi
Last recorded29,588 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 OBH
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 29,588 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 28,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shock corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2025 28,601 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shock corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2024 27,314 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 25,712 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 25,712 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 24,271 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 23,000 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 20,822 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 19,479 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 17,838 miles

Rear x2 tyres perishing

covers fitted

Fail 17 May 2018 17,836 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Front x2 tyres worn edges/perishing

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

Rear x2 tyres perishing

covers fitted

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

Pass 17 May 2017 16,069 miles

covers fitted

Fail 17 May 2017 16,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

covers fitted

Pass 26 May 2016 13,551 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 9,733 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 OBH is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OBH, 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 OBH registered?

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

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