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SP12 VJE

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,922 mi
Last recorded80,922 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 VJE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 80,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 78,626 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 74,446 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 68,781 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 63,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 54,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing also (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear coil springs corroded

engine sump corroded and leaking

rear exhaust box casing corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2021 54,378 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing also (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear coil springs corroded

engine sump corroded and leaking

rear exhaust box casing corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2020 45,509 miles

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing low

nearside rear coil spring corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2020 45,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

nearside rear coil spring corroded

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 4 Jun 2019 37,324 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

front brake discs low on wear

rear exhaust box casing corroded

rear wiper arm broken

Fail 3 Jun 2019 37,324 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

front brake discs low on wear

nearside front seat tilt inoperative

rear exhaust box casing corroded

rear wiper arm broken

Pass 5 Jun 2018 30,617 miles

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

engine sump corroded + leaking

exhaust back box deteriorated

offside front inner arch cover insecure

Fail 5 Jun 2018 30,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine sump corroded + leaking

exhaust back box deteriorated

offside front inner arch cover insecure

Pass 23 May 2017 21,215 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 12,593 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 12,593 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 9,486 miles

all 4 tyres starting to crack and perish but ok at time of test

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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SP12 VJE is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SP12 VJE, 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 SP12 VJE registered?

SP12 VJE is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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