MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,500 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured excluding repeaters (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad wear sensors been cut
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured excluding repeaters (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad wear sensors been cut
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
185/65/15 across front axle 185/60/15across rear axle
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
front indicators slightly discolouring
oil leak on g/box nearside driveshaft
plastic covers over floors and engine
plastic covers over sills unable to see sills
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction oil leak on g/box nearside driveshaft (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint blowing badly (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
185/65/15 across front axle 185/60/15across rear axle
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
front indicators slightly discolouring
oil leak on g/box nearside driveshaft
plastic covers over floors and engine
plastic covers over sills unable to see sills
Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking in tread area (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking in tread area (4.1.E.1)
Back box of exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Back box of exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SM12 XEH is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 XEH, 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 XEH is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 9 August 2012.
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