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SP62 VKJ

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,591 mi
Last recorded138,591 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 VKJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 138,591 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 138,591 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 126,507 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 126,507 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 122,398 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 115,991 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 114,480 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 114,480 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 103,574 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

sump porous

Pass 18 Sep 2018 88,348 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 88,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 75,013 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 75,013 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 61,503 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 44,231 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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SP62 VKJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SP62 VKJ, 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 SP62 VKJ registered?

SP62 VKJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is SP62 VKJ safe to buy?

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