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CV12 XBX

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

108,611 mi
Last recorded108,611 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 108,611 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2022 102,968 miles

Daylight running lights not working.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Metal fuel pipes are corroding.

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

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

Oil cap is missing.

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

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Fail 15 Aug 2022 102,929 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Daylight running lights not working.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Metal fuel pipes are corroding.

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

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

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

Oil cap is missing.

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

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Pass 31 Aug 2021 94,345 miles

Daylight running lights are not working.

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Metal fuel pipes are corroding.

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

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Fail 16 Aug 2021 94,207 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 185/55/15 o/s, 185/65/15 n/s. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Daylight running lights are not working.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Metal fuel pipes are corroding.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edges & close to the limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the front and only just above the limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Fail 19 Jul 2021 93,669 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Daylight running lights are not working.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn on the edges & are close to the limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Metal fuel pipes are corroding.

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

O/s wiper arm could be adjusted better.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edges & only just above the limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Pass 14 Aug 2020 88,173 miles

Daylight running lights not working.

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

O/s wiper arm could be adjusted better.

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Pass 16 Aug 2019 84,262 miles

Daylight running lights are not working.

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Fail 12 Aug 2019 84,258 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 185/65/15 o/s, 185/55/15 n/s. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Daylight running lights are not working.

O/s front tyre is perishing in the tread.

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Pass 24 Jul 2018 78,908 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Sump is corroded & leaking.

Fail 20 Jul 2018 78,889 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Covers preventing access to some components.

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Sump is corroded & leaking.

Pass 25 Feb 2017 68,968 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 68,968 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 56,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 May 2015 39,345 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2015 39,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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 XBX is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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