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SM12 XWU

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,541 mi
Last recorded79,541 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 79,541 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 79,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 78,790 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 78,790 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 73,431 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 60,929 miles

Offside Rear parking brake performance only just met

Pass 24 Oct 2018 51,124 miles

radiator leaking

Fail 24 Oct 2018 51,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

radiator leaking

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 42,059 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 40,123 miles

Back box exhaust outer skin corroding

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 32,354 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Jul 2015 25,644 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 XWU is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XWU, 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 XWU registered?

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

Is SM12 XWU safe to buy?

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