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A12 OET

1996 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

35,131 mi
Last recorded35,131 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto77,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 OET
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 35,131 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 35,086 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jul 2023 34,978 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Aug 2022 34,806 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 34,745 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 34,621 miles

Nearside Front Inner track rod has slight play

Pass 14 Aug 2019 34,579 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jun 2018 34,422 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 34,113 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 33,601 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 33,265 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 May 2015 33,265 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 33,258 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2012 32,738 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 32,579 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 32,022 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 32,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 32,010 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pipes coated in grease unable to see true condition

front brake pads wearing thin

n/s rear inner wheel arch rubbing on tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2008 31,559 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 31,429 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 31,136 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 30,578 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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A12 OET is a 1996 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 77,864 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A12 OET, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A12 OET registered?

A12 OET is a 1996 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is A12 OET safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 OET shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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