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AU12 UFR

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,194 mi
Last recorded97,194 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 UFR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 97,194 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 93,496 miles

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

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

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))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 93,494 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 89,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 89,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect renew bulb (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 85,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 81,717 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/S & N/S - Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 81,715 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/S & N/S - Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 78,415 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump corroded - slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers casing corroded - O/S & N/S

Fail 11 Aug 2020 78,415 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint/clamp - reseal (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump corroded - slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers casing corroded - O/S & N/S

Pass 30 Aug 2019 71,758 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust system - rear box badly outer skin deteriorated (Slight blow)

Suspension - All shock absorbers and coil springs surface corrosion front & rear

Fail 30 Aug 2019 71,756 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust system - rear box badly outer skin deteriorated (Slight blow)

Rear Mudguard insecure O/S & N/S ()

Suspension - All shock absorbers and coil springs surface corrosion front & rear

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Feb 2019 65,007 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated (outer skin)

Pass 20 Feb 2018 54,090 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated (outer skin)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 54,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated (outer skin)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 43,417 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2017 43,260 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit off side rear on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres badly worn on edges

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2016 32,259 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 32,105 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 20,699 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

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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AU12 UFR is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AU12 UFR, 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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AU12 UFR is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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