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SB12 CNY

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,649 mi
Last recorded60,649 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 CNY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 60,649 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension parts corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 54,271 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 52,059 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive suggest steam down and monitor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185.55.15 (winter tyre) only one on car (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm back bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 52,059 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive suggest steam down and monitor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185.55.15 (winter tyre) only one on car (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm back bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 49,878 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak requires attention. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak requires attention. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 49,874 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords third cut (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 Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak requires attention. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

N/S/F and O/S/F Springs either weak or wrong, catching in the inner wheel arches. Vehicle sitting too low.

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak requires attention. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 47,382 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 45,942 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 45,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 43,898 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 41,324 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 39,621 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 32,704 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 31,878 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 25,769 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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SB12 CNY is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SB12 CNY, 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 SB12 CNY registered?

SB12 CNY is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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