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DL12 CDX

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

132,755 mi
Last recorded132,755 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 CDX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 132,755 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 123,970 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2023 116,961 miles

Exhaust corroded from front to back

Fail 1 Mar 2023 116,961 miles

Exhaust corroded from front to back

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 108,573 miles

FRONT AND REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED AND DETERIORATING

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 108,573 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

FRONT AND REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED AND DETERIORATING

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 103,857 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 103,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 87,992 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 87,854 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 64,992 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 64,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 47,871 miles

chip in screen

Fail 15 Jul 2015 47,871 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip in screen

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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DL12 CDX is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DL12 CDX, 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 DL12 CDX registered?

DL12 CDX is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 14 July 2012.

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