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DE12 VZT

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,680 mi
Last recorded100,680 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 VZT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 100,680 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 94,992 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 94,990 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 89,930 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 84,582 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 84,579 miles

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2022 81,832 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 78,571 miles

advice rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Fail 4 May 2021 78,571 miles

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

advice rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Pass 29 Sep 2020 78,324 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 68,432 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 56,700 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 41,535 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 41,532 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 41,380 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 41,380 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 36,850 miles

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

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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DE12 VZT is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DE12 VZT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE12 VZT registered?

DE12 VZT is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is DE12 VZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 VZT shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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