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Nearside Front & offside front wheel arch damage
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ( corroded) (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive & sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
engine oil leak not excessive
slight travel on hand brake pull lever
Central Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
engine oil leak not excessive
slight travel on hand brake pull lever
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at offside rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust at rear corroded not leaking exhaust gases.
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre outer band wearing.
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & nearside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside & nearside. (1.2.1 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing & offside rear ( corroded) (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock-absorber casing corroded.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle corroded not excessive
Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x 1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Bonnet stay defective.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside front inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock-absorber casing corroded.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear axle corroded not excessive.
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Bonnet stay defective.
Brake cable damaged but not to excess Offside & nearside. (1.1.15 (a))
Exhaust heat-shield insecure at fuel tank.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside front inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Parking brake low effort.
Offside Rear Shock-absorber casing corroded.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake performance just met,it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear axle corroded not excessive.
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside & nearside . (4.4.3 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slow on application . (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock-absorber casing corroded .
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & nearside . (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At back box & heat-shield insecure . (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough Strut bearing stiff . (2.1.1 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside & nearside . (4.4.3 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slow on application . (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock-absorber casing corroded .
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & nearside . (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre inner band worn out of shape .
Nearside Rear Shock-absorber casing slightly corroded .
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Steering system slightly rough Upper strut bearing . (2.1.1 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box deteriorated . (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper blade defective Offside & nearside . (3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At front joining section . (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure Exhaust outer skin insecure back box . (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Suspension rod insecure and impairing directional stability Detached . (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre inner band worn out of shape .
Nearside Rear Shock-absorber casing slightly corroded .
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Steering system slightly rough Upper strut bearing . (2.1.1 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective Offside & nearside . (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear shock-absorber casing corroded not leaking
Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough strut bearing slightly stiff (2.1.1 (a))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
exhaust back box deteriorated
oil leak at gearbox
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear shock-absorber casing corroded not leaking
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough strut bearing slightly stiff (2.1.1 (a))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
exhaust back box deteriorated
oil leak at gearbox
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald shoulders (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
exhaust back box skin corroded
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SO12 EMV is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 SO12 EMV, 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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SO12 EMV is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 July 2012.
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