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DL12 CEA

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,048 mi
Last recorded123,048 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 CEA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 123,048 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 110,029 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 104,120 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 102,017 miles

both front strut top mounts noisy on lock to lock

Fail 12 Jul 2019 102,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front strut top mounts noisy on lock to lock

Pass 21 Jul 2018 83,409 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 62,597 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax discs ()

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 44,711 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 44,711 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 33,770 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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DL12 CEA is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CEA, 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 CEA registered?

DL12 CEA is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is DL12 CEA safe to buy?

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