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SM12 OPN

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

69,421 mi
Last recorded69,421 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 69,421 miles

Nearside driveshaft seal leaking

Fail 6 Jul 2026 69,421 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside driveshaft seal leaking

Pass 9 Jul 2025 66,332 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 66,332 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge/shoulder 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2024 63,372 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 59,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside and outside edges 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower small tear in bottom ball joint rubber boot

Pass 16 Jun 2022 57,129 miles

advise(rear silencer outer skin beginning to perish)

Pass 16 Jun 2021 54,356 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 54,356 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside driveshaft seal leaking

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 51,223 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2020 51,223 miles

Nearside Oil leaking excessively from transmission driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2019 45,865 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outer seats

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad 70-80 % worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 38,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 38,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 31,547 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 31,547 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 24,057 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 24,057 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

handbrake travel could be improved

Pass 3 Jun 2015 17,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f wiper blade torn

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 OPN 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 OPN, 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 OPN registered?

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

Is SM12 OPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 OPN shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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