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CV12 DHD

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,758 mi
Last recorded106,758 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 DHD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 106,758 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 103,304 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT LEAK (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 97,379 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 94,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

engine oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2022 94,741 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction observe engine light reset (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2021 92,099 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 92,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 89,042 miles

offside and nearside front brake pads getting low

rear exhaust box heavily corroded but not blowing

Pass 11 Jan 2019 78,588 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped Pitted Grooved And Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight Corrosion To Exhaust Back Box

Very Little Oil And Water In Engine

Fail 11 Jan 2019 78,588 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn To Excess On Inner Edge Of Tread -- 175 65 15 -- (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped Pitted Grooved And Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight Corrosion To Exhaust Back Box

Very Little Oil And Water In Engine

Pass 13 Feb 2018 68,358 miles

offside and nearside front brake pads worn close to limit and discs corrosion on inner face

rear exhaust box heavily corroded but not blowing

Fail 10 Feb 2018 68,288 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam also no pattern or aim checked (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside and nearside front brake pads worn close to limit and discs corrosion on inner face

rear exhaust box heavily corroded but not blowing

Pass 22 Feb 2017 57,467 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 54,092 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 39,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 39,292 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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CV12 DHD is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CV12 DHD, 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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CV12 DHD is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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