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SA12 CTU

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,033 mi
Last recorded48,033 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 CTU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 48,033 miles

Offside Front Top Strut bearing siezing

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 46,317 miles

Rear high level stop light disconnected

Fail 5 Feb 2025 46,317 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 44,269 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 42,009 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 42,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at foremost arm bush. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 39,237 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2021 37,003 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 35,753 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2019 32,033 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 27,979 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 23,704 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 19,577 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 14,943 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 CTU is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SA12 CTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA12 CTU registered?

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

Is SA12 CTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA12 CTU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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