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CV12 XAJ

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,455 mi
Last recorded107,455 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 XAJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 107,455 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 107,455 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 104,264 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 104,263 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 99,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mmm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 99,663 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s & o/s (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mmm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 94,100 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 94,088 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 87,630 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2021 87,630 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2020 80,636 miles

child seats fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2020 80,634 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

child seats fitted

Pass 20 May 2019 73,339 miles

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

child seat fitted

o/s/f steering arm

Pass 10 May 2018 64,032 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 54,597 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 46,214 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 35,947 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 35,947 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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 XAJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 XAJ, 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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What year was CV12 XAJ registered?

CV12 XAJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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