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DN12 TKJ

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,074 mi
Last recorded112,074 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 TKJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 112,074 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 107,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 102,997 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 102,996 miles

Brake cable damaged both outer cable structure split and corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides low (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2023 98,725 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 98,723 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 94,681 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 94,681 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint/ gasket leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 90,804 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 90,791 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48%inbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 85,295 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 67,088 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 48,033 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 34,717 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 27,078 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 22,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Front 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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DN12 TKJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DN12 TKJ, 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 DN12 TKJ registered?

DN12 TKJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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