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SV62 XYR

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,137 mi
Last recorded75,137 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV62 XYR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 75,137 miles

Engine sump pan leaking oil slightly.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Mar 2026 75,119 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint from centre to rear silencer joint leaking slightly. (6.1.2 (a))

Engine sump pan leaking oil slightly.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Mar 2025 68,606 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 68,577 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in 2 places 1 on the underside and 1 at side behind front suspension bolt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 61,528 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 54,504 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 47,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 40,625 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 36,955 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 36,955 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 32,960 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 27,712 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 22,577 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 17,917 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 14,199 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 XYR 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 SV62 XYR, 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 SV62 XYR registered?

SV62 XYR is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is SV62 XYR safe to buy?

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