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SM12 WPF

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,321 mi
Last recorded148,321 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 WPF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 148,321 miles

oil sump corroded

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 137,152 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 137,152 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 125,078 miles

offside rear shocker slightly corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2022 115,408 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2021 105,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 96,939 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 96,913 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 91,540 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 13 May 2019 91,488 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres worn on edges

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2018 83,719 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 80,309 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 57,993 miles

child seat fitted to rear

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2015 31,737 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 WPF is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WPF, 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 WPF is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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