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SB12 CSF

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

60,940 mi
Last recorded60,940 miles
Recorded on1 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jan 2026 60,940 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Dec 2025 60,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 60,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 49,095 miles

front to rear underbody/various suspension components corroded & covered with underseal

Fail 24 Oct 2024 49,089 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front to rear underbody/suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2023 48,987 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 48,987 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 45,517 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2021 45,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded

Osr tyre cracking on tread

Pass 22 Aug 2020 41,487 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 33,990 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin peeling off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 33,990 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin peeling off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake travel

Pass 28 Jul 2018 31,636 miles

Front both top strut mount bearings rough

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire cut

Nearside Front wheel arch cover missing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 28 Jul 2018 31,636 miles

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

Front both top strut mount bearings rough

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire cut

Nearside Front wheel arch cover missing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2017 29,302 miles

Nearside Front brake pads sensor wire snapped

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 27 Jul 2017 29,302 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pads sensor wire snapped

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2016 27,178 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 27,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 25,669 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 CSF is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 SB12 CSF, 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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SB12 CSF is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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