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SW12 AAF

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

85,873 mi
Last recorded85,873 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 AAF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 85,873 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 85,871 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 84,665 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 84,665 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 83,638 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (badly corroded) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 83,638 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (badly corroded) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 82,387 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 82,387 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 78,955 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 61,720 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 61,720 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 44,487 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 43,431 miles

rear silencer skin loose

Fail 8 Jan 2020 43,431 miles

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

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

rear silencer skin loose

Pass 4 Jan 2019 38,453 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 38,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 35,282 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 33,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. low on tread edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. low on tread edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all 4 tyres. treads and side walls cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2016 25,051 miles

Offside Front nail in inner of osf tyre

Fail 20 Apr 2016 25,051 miles

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

Offside Front nail in inner of osf tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2015 16,354 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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SW12 AAF is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SW12 AAF, 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 SW12 AAF registered?

SW12 AAF is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is SW12 AAF safe to buy?

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