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SP12 XWM

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,385 mi
Last recorded91,385 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 XWM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 91,385 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2026 91,382 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 84,639 miles

Offside Front subframe slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2024 76,450 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 68,762 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 67,962 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 67,962 miles

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

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 64,664 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 64,664 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 61,722 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 57,962 miles

Nearside Front and offside front suspension struts casing corroded

Offside Rear shockabsorber casing badly corroded

Rear suspension components rusted

Rear suspension sub-frame rusted

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2020 57,748 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working lamp badly damaged+broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side parking brake performance very low (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front and offside front suspension struts casing corroded

Offside Rear shockabsorber casing badly corroded

Rear suspension components rusted

Rear suspension sub-frame rusted

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 23 May 2019 44,090 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 31,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 31,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 26,427 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 24,598 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 18,853 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2015 13,529 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 XWM is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XWM, 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 XWM registered?

SP12 XWM is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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