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SB12 UZV

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,235 mi
Last recorded118,235 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 118,235 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 118,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 107,018 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both side (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 107,000 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both side (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 95,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 86,692 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both side (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Washer inop

Pass 15 Feb 2022 79,781 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 79,746 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 73,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 73,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 70,046 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low.

Offside Rear Tyre cracked.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 11 Feb 2020 70,046 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low.

Offside Rear Tyre cracked.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 11 Feb 2019 58,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre cracked.

Rear coil springs slightly corroded.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 11 Feb 2019 58,979 miles

Windscreen washer not working Both front. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre cracked.

Rear coil springs slightly corroded.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 21 Feb 2018 49,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer/front pipe detoriated (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre perished ()

Fail 16 Feb 2018 49,475 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer/front pipe detoriated (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre perished ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 40,177 miles

Exhaust back box corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 40,177 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust back box corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 30,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 22,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 22,512 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 UZV is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UZV, 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 UZV is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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