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SM12 OOG

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,489 mi
Last recorded58,489 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 58,489 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 58,489 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 55,523 miles

Exhaust corroded in parts

Nearside front top strut bearing slightly rough

Fail 24 Jan 2025 55,521 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust corroded in parts

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

Nearside front top strut bearing slightly rough

Pass 20 Jan 2024 48,978 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 44,123 miles

Exhaust badly corroded in parts

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside reverse lamp lens damaged

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 42,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower reverse outer lense damaged

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slightly scratched nearside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rusty in parts ,tailbox deterioating outer .

Pass 26 Jan 2021 41,932 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 36,422 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Jan 2019 28,900 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 22,293 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2016 12,918 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 8,077 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 OOG 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 84.6%.

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

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