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CV12 XAK

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,416 mi
Last recorded40,416 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 XAK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 40,416 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 38,012 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2024 37,998 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2022 29,031 miles

Front Both tyres, badly perished and low tread, avoid high speeds and distance driving.

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both,/bearings , noisy lock to lock. (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded/peeling

Pass 31 Aug 2021 25,770 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top strut mounts/bearings , noisy lock to lock. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated {peeling}

Pass 11 Jun 2019 21,398 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2019 21,398 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2018 20,822 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 18,922 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 15,825 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 11,957 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 11,957 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

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 XAK is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CV12 XAK, 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 XAK registered?

CV12 XAK is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 May 2012.

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