MOT Status
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97,486 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flange pasted (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle imbalance of 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side zero reading (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
All suspension components undersealed
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear shockabsorber casings heavily corroded
Front subframe corroded rear shockabsorber casings heavily corroded
General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components corroded
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front brakedisc heavily corroded
Front subframe corroded rear shockabsorber casings heavily corroded
General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components corroded
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Centre exhaust sleeve corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Centre exhaust sleeve corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust system corroded rear shockabsorber casings heavily corroded
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust system corroded rear shockabsorber casings heavily corroded
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Coolant fans not coming on car starting to overheat during emissions test
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Coolant fans not coming on car starting to overheat during emissions test
Sump porous front exhaust flexi webbing broken
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SM12 XWP is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 XWP, 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 XWP registered?
SM12 XWP is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 July 2012.
Is SM12 XWP safe to buy?
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