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SM12 OPU

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,196 mi
Last recorded65,196 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 OPU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 65,196 miles

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

Offside Front Strut Top Mount Juddering

Pass 24 Oct 2023 59,810 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Strut Top Mount Tight/Slight Roughness

Pass 17 Oct 2022 53,875 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 48,235 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 48,235 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 44,482 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 44,466 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 39,418 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 34,320 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 27,219 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 27,219 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 20,480 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 20,479 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance led element barely illuminating (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 14,300 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 OPU is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OPU, 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 OPU registered?

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

Is SM12 OPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 OPU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM12 OPU have outstanding finance?

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