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SM12 ORL

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,556 mi
Last recorded118,556 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 118,556 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 115,195 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 110,707 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 103,952 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 97,784 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 88,374 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2019 88,374 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 85,157 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 85,157 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 70,008 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 70,008 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 70,008 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 69,974 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack has serious fluid leak & has play. (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sump badly corroded & leaking.

Pass 11 Apr 2016 58,629 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 43,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front windscreen has chip bigger tham 10mm but not in swept area

oil leak around gearbox

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 ORL is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ORL, 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 ORL registered?

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

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