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SM12 XWG

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,055 mi
Last recorded142,055 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 142,055 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 128,574 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 128,574 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 114,971 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 114,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 106,031 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 98,532 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 92,265 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3X CHILD SEATS IN REAR NOT TOUCHED ()

Fail 16 Mar 2019 92,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 84,480 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 84,479 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 78,944 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2016 73,782 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 73,781 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 73,383 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 73,382 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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 XWG is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XWG, 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 XWG registered?

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

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