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SP12 XWR

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,161 mi
Last recorded109,161 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 XWR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 109,161 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 109,161 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 108,151 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Dec 2023 103,728 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 100,059 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 100,044 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 90,502 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 90,502 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 86,426 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jun 2019 76,788 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 76,788 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 70,849 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 68,643 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 68,642 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 62,006 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 50,130 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 43,446 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 XWR is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red 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 XWR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP12 XWR registered?

SP12 XWR is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is SP12 XWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP12 XWR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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