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SM12 XTZ

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,985 mi
Last recorded88,985 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 XTZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 88,985 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 88,137 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 84,138 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 84,138 miles

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 80,407 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 80,391 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 80,391 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 80,384 miles

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

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

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

Obligatory mirror missing Interior rear view mirror (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 77,810 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 70,572 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 70,558 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 70,530 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre low

Offside Front tyre low

Pass 28 Jul 2016 54,181 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r tyre cut on side wall but not deep enough to reach the ply

some cosmetic cuts on o/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2015 34,450 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres slightly split and perished

n/s/r tyre perished at outer sidewall

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 XTZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc 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 XTZ, 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 XTZ registered?

SM12 XTZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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