2012 Fiat Punto 1.4L Petrol · SD62 VKP
2012 Fiat Punto (1.4L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 105,780 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,780 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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SD62 VKP Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/10/2021
- 105,780 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD62 VKP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2012 Fiat Punto (SD62 VKP) between October 2021 and October 2021.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 October 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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Known faults for Fiat Fiat Punto / Grande Punto / Punto Evo
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Electric Power Steering FailureSerious
A very common failure where the torque sensor or motor inside the column fails.
- Alternator Housing CrackingModerate
On 1.2 and 1.4 petrol models, water can drip onto the alternator, causing the casing to crack in freezing weather.
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