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DL12 CBX

2012 Fiat Punto

Purple Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,645 mi
Last recorded104,645 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 CBX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 104,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 104,615 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

gearbox mount worn

Pass 10 Mar 2025 97,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 97,149 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 88,986 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened fitted wrong (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear tail box outer skin corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2024 88,986 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened fitted wrong (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear tail box outer skin corroded

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 28 Feb 2023 81,390 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust box, outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2022 74,770 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 74,770 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 68,390 miles

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2020 60,216 miles

Rear Exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2020 60,216 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2019 50,455 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 40,594 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 36,287 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 31,638 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 24,658 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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DL12 CBX is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Purple with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DL12 CBX, 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 DL12 CBX registered?

DL12 CBX is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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