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SO12 EMV

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

91,384 mi
Last recorded91,384 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 EMV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 91,384 miles

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))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 85,899 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 85,898 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 79,480 miles

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))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 73,802 miles

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))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 73,799 miles

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))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 65,917 miles

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.

Fail 30 Aug 2021 65,914 miles

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.

Pass 14 Sep 2020 60,928 miles

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))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 60,927 miles

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))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 53,274 miles

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))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 53,274 miles

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))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 42,664 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 42,664 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 31,670 miles

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 ()

Fail 26 Jul 2017 31,670 miles

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 ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 26,232 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 26,232 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 18,165 miles

exhaust back box skin corroded

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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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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