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CA12 SZU

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,773 mi
Last recorded136,773 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 SZU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 136,773 miles

Nearside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 125,241 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

sump/oil pan corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2024 113,015 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 101,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 89,192 miles

Coolant leak Radiator leaking coolant ()

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 78,262 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 78,260 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 70,858 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 70,858 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 59,802 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 59,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 48,970 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 37,413 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 32,811 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 32,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 23,801 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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CA12 SZU is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CA12 SZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA12 SZU registered?

CA12 SZU is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is CA12 SZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA12 SZU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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