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SA12 CLV

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,583 mi
Last recorded104,583 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 CLV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 104,583 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2026 104,583 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 97,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & worn on inner edge & wearing on outer edge & perished in the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & very worn on inner edge & wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 97,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & worn on inner edge & wearing on outer edge & perished in the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & very worn on inner edge & wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 87,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in the tread & wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 87,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in the tread & wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 79,576 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 72,979 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 72,719 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 72,719 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 72,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread & outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 72,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread & outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 66,811 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 66,808 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

handbrake performance 18%

nearside handbrake performance poor

Pass 16 May 2018 61,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2018 61,309 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 54,392 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 54,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 46,014 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 46,014 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 37,404 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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SA12 CLV is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SA12 CLV, 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 SA12 CLV registered?

SA12 CLV is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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