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SM12 XWV

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,937 mi
Last recorded74,937 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 XWV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 74,937 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2025 71,773 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 67,570 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has a screw in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general under body corrosion

Pass 15 May 2023 61,768 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 59,398 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 56,318 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 56,318 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 53,814 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 50,043 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 50,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also significantly misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 42,634 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 42,629 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 34,917 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 34,917 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 19,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort reduced effort

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2015 6,006 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 XWV is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XWV, 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 XWV registered?

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

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