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SW12 FBD

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,198 mi
Last recorded93,198 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 FBD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 93,198 miles

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

front brake ferrules corroded

front springs and shocks rusty

front subframe corroded

heat shield at rear insecure but not likely to fall off

rear lower suspension arms corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2026 93,109 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Bracket broken (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both number plate lights inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding BOTH REARS (1.2.1 (f))

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

front brake ferrules corroded

front springs and shocks rusty

front subframe corroded

heat shield at rear insecure but not likely to fall off

rear lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 9 May 2025 82,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Hand brake cable mounting defective

Offside Rear Hand brake cable mounting defective

Oil leak, but not excessive N/S diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to become detached

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 72,940 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 63,492 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 63,492 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 19 May 2023 62,906 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 60,713 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front top strut mount / bearing assembly noisy

Oil leak, but not excessive corrosion on sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 60,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened top strut bearing/mount assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front top bearing /mount assembly noisy

Oil leak, but not excessive corrosion on sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 58,023 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 47,654 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 47,654 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 38,051 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 May 2018 33,025 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear silenser outer skin corroded/seperating

slight bind at nearside rear brake

Pass 12 May 2017 27,249 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 25 May 2016 20,708 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded and outer skin loose

Pass 28 May 2015 15,992 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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SW12 FBD is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FBD, 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 FBD registered?

SW12 FBD is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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