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SP12 VGV

2012 Fiat Punto Evo

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,116 mi
Last recorded83,116 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto Evo54,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 VGV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Evo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 83,116 miles

Front suspension rusted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 83,058 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter and sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 81,955 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Near both front wishbone mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 76,011 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 76,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 68,935 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 68,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 62,731 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 62,731 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2020 57,125 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 48,069 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 40,900 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 38,305 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 38,305 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 34,341 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 29,752 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Evo?

Based on 67,338 MOT tests across 4,471 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,573
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
4,471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 1,305
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,100
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 888
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SP12 VGV is a 2012 Fiat Punto Evo in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Fiat Punto Evo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 54,662 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 Evo fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 1,305 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP12 VGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Evo typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Fiat Punto Evo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SP12 VGV is a 2012 Fiat Punto Evo, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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