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DG12 DAY

2012 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,217 mi
Last recorded79,217 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 DAY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 79,217 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 74,943 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES, ALSO LITTLE LOW ON TREAD REMAINING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 70,147 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 66,558 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 61,191 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 61,191 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 55,600 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 55,580 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2019 47,082 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 38,549 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 38,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185,65,15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 30,754 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 30,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 23,292 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185,65,15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 23,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185,65,15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 15,597 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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DG12 DAY is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Green with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DG12 DAY, 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 DG12 DAY registered?

DG12 DAY is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is DG12 DAY safe to buy?

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