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SM12 OBJ

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

112,632 mi
Last recorded112,632 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 OBJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 112,632 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))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 107,518 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Apr 2023 97,312 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jan 2022 91,148 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 85,598 miles

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

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

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

drivers door window inoperitive

Pass 17 Jan 2020 79,138 miles

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

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2019 66,928 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 53,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 37,045 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 25,631 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 21,717 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 21,717 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 OBJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OBJ, 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 OBJ registered?

SM12 OBJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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The MOT history for SM12 OBJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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