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SM12 XWO

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,552 mi
Last recorded83,552 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 83,552 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

gearbox end cap corroded and leaking

Fail 13 Jul 2026 83,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

gearbox end cap corroded and leaking

Pass 17 Jul 2025 81,068 miles

gearbox end cap corroded and leaking

Fail 17 Jul 2025 81,068 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Position lamp not working tail light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

gearbox end cap corroded and leaking

Pass 11 Jul 2024 77,821 miles

slight blow from flexi section

Pass 14 Jul 2023 74,654 miles

rear tyres have minor cracking on sidewalls

Fail 13 Jul 2023 74,653 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear tyres have minor cracking on sidewalls

Pass 26 Jul 2022 71,776 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear tyres close to wear indicaters

Fail 14 Jul 2022 71,628 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking at filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear tyres close to wear indicaters

Pass 14 Jul 2021 67,679 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 67,673 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 63,630 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 63,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 60,010 miles

offside front strut top bearing noisey

Pass 13 Jul 2018 53,879 miles

offside rear shockabsorber has signs of being leaking

Pass 10 Jul 2017 47,848 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and split

sump pan porous and leaking

Fail 10 Jul 2017 47,844 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and split

sump pan porous and leaking

Pass 18 Jul 2016 41,837 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 33,388 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 XWO is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XWO, 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 XWO registered?

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

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