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SP62 VLJ

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,865 mi
Last recorded76,865 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 VLJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 76,865 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight sweat (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 76,865 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight sweat (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 67,629 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 56,846 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 54,468 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 54,467 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front 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 21 Jun 2022 50,716 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2021 47,649 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 46,055 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 42,487 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 37,859 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 37,585 miles

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

Offside Rear brake sticking

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Aug 2017 32,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 24,784 miles

Front offside and nearside tyres cracking

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured turning white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear offside and nearside tyres cracking

Pass 28 Aug 2015 18,108 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 VLJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SP62 VLJ, 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 VLJ registered?

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

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