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SM12 XUF

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,447 mi
Last recorded115,447 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 XUF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 115,447 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 115,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 114,773 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 113,640 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 109,421 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 109,421 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2021 97,963 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 97,927 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 96,766 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 96,766 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 95,258 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 95,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 93,623 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 68,801 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 68,800 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 58,089 miles

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)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 58,089 miles

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)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 36,455 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 XUF is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XUF, 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 XUF registered?

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

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