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XO08 SAN

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests31 (27 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.1%

Mileage

101,296 mi
Last recorded101,296 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXO08 SAN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

27 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 101,296 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 110,592 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 110,585 miles

Offside Front Coil spring insecure spring not seated in cup (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 96,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 108,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs rusty inner face (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

hand brake just passed

Pass 8 Mar 2024 88,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R15 88V Accelera (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 103,855 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 75,821 miles

Exhaust back box very corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 75,821 miles

Exhaust back box very corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 92,843 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 92,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 69,511 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 61,351 miles

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

all brake pads and brake discs wearing close to the limits

Pass 18 Mar 2021 83,730 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 37,830 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 76,180 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 76,180 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 32,406 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside faces of discs corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 68,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 28,034 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 62,790 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2017 22,911 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 56,233 miles

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

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 51,239 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 18,278 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 43,466 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 15,273 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 35,375 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 27,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 20,775 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 16,043 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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XO08 SAN is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.1%.

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 XO08 SAN, 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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XO08 SAN is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 16 February 2012.

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