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SM12 CXG

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,992 mi
Last recorded101,992 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 CXG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 101,992 miles

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

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

Suspension components corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 22 May 2026 101,992 miles

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

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

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

Suspension components corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 29 May 2025 94,301 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 88,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear quarter panel damaged

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

Offside Front daytime running lamp inop

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 3 May 2024 88,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear quarter panel damaged

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

Offside Front daytime running lamp inop

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 1 May 2023 84,488 miles

exhaust in poor condition

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

Nearside Rear quarter panel damaged

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 84,488 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear quarter panel damaged

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 13 Apr 2021 73,714 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 73,713 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 69,331 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light inop

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre close to limit

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

Fail 9 Apr 2020 69,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Front daytime running light inop

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre close to limit

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 50,732 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 40,967 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 40,966 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 34,072 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 25,132 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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SM12 CXG is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SM12 CXG, 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 SM12 CXG registered?

SM12 CXG is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is SM12 CXG safe to buy?

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