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SM62 CXE

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,938 mi
Last recorded74,938 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 CXE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 74,938 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 71,235 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 71,203 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2022 67,793 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 67,784 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 64,153 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 64,139 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 58,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear coil springs corroded

rear shockerscorroded

rear silencer corroded no leaks

Fail 10 Sep 2020 58,965 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear coil springs corroded

rear shockerscorroded

rear silencer corroded no leaks

Pass 17 Sep 2019 48,552 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2018 34,180 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 34,180 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 22,938 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perishing badly also on 3mm 175/65/15

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perishing badly also on 2.5 mm 175/65/15

Pass 30 Aug 2016 12,350 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 12,165 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 CXE is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM62 CXE, 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 CXE registered?

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

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