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CV12 KUW

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,958 mi
Last recorded133,958 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 KUW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 133,958 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 133,958 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 126,387 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 126,384 miles

Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear parking brake only just met efficiency

Pass 4 Mar 2024 117,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 117,021 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 111,846 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper strut top bearing sticky operation

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

Oil leak, but not excessive dampness at oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 111,846 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper strut top bearing sticky operation

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

Oil leak, but not excessive dampness at oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 106,974 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper strut top bearing sticky operation

Fail 3 Mar 2022 106,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper strut top bearing sticky operation

Pass 5 Mar 2021 102,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper strut top bearing sticky

Fail 4 Mar 2021 102,952 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper strut top bearing sticky

Pass 27 Feb 2020 98,150 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 98,150 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 82,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 64,274 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 42,647 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp lens damaged but not affecting the image aim

Pass 26 Feb 2016 24,746 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 14,021 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 KUW is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KUW, 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 KUW is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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