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SM12 XVE

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,330 mi
Last recorded97,330 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 97,330 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2026 97,330 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 88,324 miles

underbody undersealed and subframe undersealed

Pass 20 Feb 2024 77,197 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 65,443 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms [rear] bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive /dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2022 60,406 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 57,962 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Brake Hose Ferrules Slightly Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 57,961 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Brake Hose Ferrules Slightly Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 57,132 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 57,132 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 50,290 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 50,290 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 44,888 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 44,888 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 39,788 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 34,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 29,074 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 XVE is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 XVE, 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 XVE registered?

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

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