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SB12 MYC

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,059 mi
Last recorded89,059 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 MYC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 89,059 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 86,483 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 83,890 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 83,886 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2023 81,922 miles

Nearside ns outer sill damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2022 68,928 miles

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

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))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 68,928 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective not locked in position (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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 6 Jul 2021 53,756 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 53,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 52,537 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect LIMITED DAMPING (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 52,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB INCORECTLY FITTED (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB INCORECTLY FITTED (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect LIMITED DAMPING (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 48,650 miles

exhaust system corroded not blowing

Pass 11 Jun 2018 41,389 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 41,389 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2017 31,983 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 28,308 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 23,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

bonnet pull mechanism in bits, was able to open bonnet for mot purposes.

Pass 16 Jun 2015 23,032 miles

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

bonnet pull mechanism in bits, was able to open bonnet for mot purposes.

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 MYC is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MYC, 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 MYC registered?

SB12 MYC is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is SB12 MYC safe to buy?

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