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SM62 CUK

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,168 mi
Last recorded62,168 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 CUK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 62,168 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 62,168 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 60,166 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 60,166 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 58,504 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners and fuzzy dice ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 57,175 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 53,733 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 51,853 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 51,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 49,119 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 46,239 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 43,340 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 40,546 miles

Back box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Noisy on lock to lock (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil weeping (2.7.3)

Oil leak Gearbox selector seal ()

Rear tyres starting to crack on tread and sidewall

sump corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2017 40,546 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Back box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Noisy on lock to lock (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil weeping (2.7.3)

Oil leak Gearbox selector seal ()

Rear tyres starting to crack on tread and sidewall

sump corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2016 37,384 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 27,442 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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SM62 CUK 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 SM62 CUK, 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 SM62 CUK registered?

SM62 CUK is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is SM62 CUK safe to buy?

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