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SM12 XVA

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,442 mi
Last recorded69,442 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 69,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened in two areas beside lower suspension arm front mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear inner bush deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front outer sill lower wing damage, inner arch cover sign of fouling tyre

Reversing lamp insecure (4.6.1 (c) (i))

fuel tank exhaust heatshield not fully secure

Pass 10 Mar 2025 60,882 miles

Coil spring corroded All suspension coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible exhaust pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From corroded engine oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 56,784 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Leaking ()

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall gouged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 52,493 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracked in grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 46,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 40,910 miles

Boot spare wheel compartment has water ingress

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level 3rd stop lamp not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 36,717 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 36,714 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 30,627 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 30,618 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 24,343 miles

outer skin deteriated on rear exhaust section

Pass 4 May 2017 22,107 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 18,119 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 18,119 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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 XVA 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 71.4%.

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 XVA, 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 XVA registered?

SM12 XVA is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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