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SM12 OZX

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

55,323 mi
Last recorded55,323 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 OZX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2024 55,323 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low headlamp damaged (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 51,465 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 51,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front strut top mount bearing slightly rough in operation

Offside Rear STRONG ADVISE shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2022 47,615 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 47,615 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 43,687 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 41,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 36,338 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 36,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 31,654 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 26,885 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning lamp ca-bell broken

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorating in parts (7.1.2)

Fail 25 May 2017 26,877 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pad warning lamp ca-bell broken

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorating in parts (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 20,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Side Wall Slightly Damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2015 14,879 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 OZX is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OZX, 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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SM12 OZX is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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