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SB12 SOE

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

35,348 mi
Last recorded35,348 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 SOE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 35,348 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 33,455 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 33,455 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 33,400 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2024 33,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2023 31,307 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2022 26,594 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2022 26,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked between tread and nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2021 24,033 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between tread and nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

items rear over seats not allowing full inspection of rear seats and seat belts

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2021 24,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between tread and nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

items rear over seats not allowing full inspection of rear seats and seat belts

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2019 20,527 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 17,882 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 15,227 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 15,227 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 12,546 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 10,001 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 9,972 miles

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

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 SOE is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SOE, 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 SOE registered?

SB12 SOE is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is SB12 SOE safe to buy?

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