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SM12 TVF

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,844 mi
Last recorded104,844 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 104,844 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 104,844 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to leaking exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened engine bed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 99,870 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

SLIGHT LEAK FROM GEAR BOX

Fail 7 Feb 2025 99,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

SLIGHT LEAK FROM GEAR BOX

Pass 16 Feb 2024 92,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 78,281 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 54,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 51,463 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 46,923 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 41,713 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 36,986 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 36,986 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 31,394 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 24,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 19,706 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 19,704 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 TVF 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 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TVF, 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 TVF registered?

SM12 TVF is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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