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AU12 UHP

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,412 mi
Last recorded112,412 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 UHP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 112,412 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 112,412 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 109,216 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 109,216 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 109,209 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to bad running (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust system becoming corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2023 100,569 miles

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Jun 2023 100,335 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2022 93,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 1 Jul 2022 93,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Jun 2021 85,202 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2020 80,487 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2019 74,146 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 66,495 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 66,484 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 55,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 38,156 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 23,473 miles

Scratches on windcreen from wiper blades

Fail 17 Jun 2015 23,473 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Scratches on windcreen from wiper blades

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 UHP is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU12 UHP, 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 AU12 UHP registered?

AU12 UHP is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 16 June 2012.

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