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KS12 SBU

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,336 mi
Last recorded86,336 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 SBU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 86,336 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 86,338 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Bearing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 81,510 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2025 81,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 72,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 63,689 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 55,581 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened worn/stiff/knocking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated/corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2021 54,444 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Knocking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 52,647 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2019 49,692 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 49,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 44,451 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 39,751 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 39,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 34,780 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 31,074 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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KS12 SBU is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 KS12 SBU, 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 KS12 SBU registered?

KS12 SBU is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is KS12 SBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS12 SBU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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