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SM12 OZD

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,851 mi
Last recorded103,851 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 103,851 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 99,151 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 99,141 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 99,134 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 99,134 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Light control stalk damaged

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch splash gaurd missing

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear brakes noisy

Pass 1 Jul 2021 80,772 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded x3 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 50,941 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear both (5.3.2 (b))

rear springs corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2020 50,941 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear both (5.3.2 (b))

coolant leak at radiator

rear springs corroded

Pass 8 May 2019 43,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 36,065 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 36,065 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 27,702 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 20,182 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 20,182 miles

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

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot inoprative (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 16,983 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 16,983 miles

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

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

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 OZD is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OZD, 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 OZD registered?

SM12 OZD is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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