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SP12 VJG

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,712 mi
Last recorded59,712 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 VJG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 59,712 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 59,709 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 55,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 48,447 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 20 May 2024 48,447 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 26 May 2023 41,895 miles

Nearside Front running light not working

Offside Front running light not working

Pass 20 May 2022 35,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges scrubbing lightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 28,737 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 21,935 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 21,935 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 16,598 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 13,663 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

exhaust back box skin corroded

all tyre sidewall and treads perished

Fail 7 May 2018 13,610 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

exhaust back box skin corroded

all tyre sidewall and treads perished

Pass 16 May 2017 10,753 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 10,753 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre edge not repairable ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 9,123 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 9,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 May 2015 7,538 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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SP12 VJG is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SP12 VJG, 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 VJG registered?

SP12 VJG is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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