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SM12 OPB

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

79,416 mi
Last recorded79,416 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 79,416 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 79,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 74,918 miles

Offside Coil spring corroded and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and nearside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise exhaust rear section outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2024 74,918 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Coil spring corroded and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and nearside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise exhaust rear section outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2023 73,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2022 70,717 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 70,717 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

slight low handbrake effort offside rear

Pass 25 Mar 2022 65,221 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 65,178 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 55,107 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 46,236 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 46,236 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 39,020 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 39,020 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2018 30,952 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 24,891 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 24,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 19,067 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 14,486 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 OPB 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 OPB, 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 OPB registered?

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

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