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DA12 EPY

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,555 mi
Last recorded120,555 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 EPY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 120,555 miles

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

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

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess torque mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 116,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 116,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 105,288 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 97,880 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 97,880 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 90,598 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 90,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 79,309 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded and pourous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

excess handbrake travel and play

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2018 71,072 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 61,129 miles

exhaust back box corroded

oil leak from drive shaft oil seal

rear springs corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Apr 2016 49,358 miles

both front and rear suspension springs have corrosion on bottom coils

front brake discs have some grooving on outer surface

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear lamp units have some condensation in lenses

Fail 11 Apr 2016 49,358 miles

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

both front and rear suspension springs have corrosion on bottom coils

front brake discs have some grooving on outer surface

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear lamp units have some condensation in lenses

Pass 16 Apr 2015 40,942 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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DA12 EPY is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA12 EPY, 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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DA12 EPY is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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