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SV62 SXL

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,113 mi
Last recorded111,113 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV62 SXL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 111,113 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 105,902 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 104,250 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 104,250 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both rear coils corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 101,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 101,715 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 99,700 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 90,856 miles

Front Both Direction Indicator Lenses Damaged

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Wearing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 90,718 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Side Repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Front Both Direction Indicator Lenses Damaged

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Wearing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 71,998 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust Skin Corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2020 71,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Day Time Running Light Not Working

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust Skin Corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2019 57,851 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear Box Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Silencer Corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2019 57,847 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear Box Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Silencer Corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2018 49,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear tyre perished on sidewall

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

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

Offside 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))

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2017 39,124 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre cut but no cords showing

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 39,013 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre cut but no cords showing

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 29,670 miles

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

rear tyres perrished

Pass 25 Aug 2015 19,185 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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SV62 SXL is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SV62 SXL, 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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SV62 SXL is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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