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SV12 VHL

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

58,902 mi
Last recorded58,902 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 VHL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 58,902 miles

Suspension components rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2025 55,561 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension components rusty

Fail 21 Mar 2025 55,559 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension components rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2024 53,564 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension components rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2023 51,660 miles

Suspension components rusty

Fail 24 Mar 2023 51,658 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Suspension components rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2022 49,822 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 49,818 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 48,208 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 48,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 47,386 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre pressure slightly low ()

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 47,384 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre pressure slightly low ()

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 44,014 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front discs corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2019 44,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front discs corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2018 40,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight leak at flexi. (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner and outer edges, inner side wall damaged by use with low pressure also has a nail in tread

offside front tyre bald on inner and outer edges

strongly advise two new front tyres 185/65r15 t

Fail 21 Mar 2018 40,228 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight leak at flexi. (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner and outer edges, inner side wall damaged by use with low pressure also has a nail in tread

offside front tyre bald on inner and outer edges

strongly advise two new front tyres 185/65r15 t

Pass 15 Mar 2017 35,892 miles

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

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2017 35,892 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2016 30,234 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 30,234 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 22,375 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

advise coolant leak at top radiator hose

Fail 6 Mar 2015 22,160 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise coolant leak at top radiator hose

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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SV12 VHL is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SV12 VHL, 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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SV12 VHL is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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