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SP12 XWU

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,768 mi
Last recorded60,768 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 60,768 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 57,815 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 57,815 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 51,494 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 51,494 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Dec 2020 44,886 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 44,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 39,304 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear position lamp dim

Pass 12 Jun 2018 34,143 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 27,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre sidewall deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 25 May 2017 27,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre sidewall deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2016 24,094 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 17,686 miles

nearside front tyre tread depth 2 to 3mm

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 XWU is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XWU, 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 XWU registered?

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

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