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DN12 TKZ

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,961 mi
Last recorded123,961 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 TKZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 123,961 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2024 123,959 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 114,568 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 105,128 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 20 May 2022 105,128 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 19 May 2021 94,826 miles

exhaust system heavily corroded / back box outer casing corroded / split / flaking

underside / components showing general corrosion

Fail 18 May 2021 94,826 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken n/s/f coil spring broken at lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/r indi bulb faded in colour (4.4.3 (a))

engine oil level low / topped up

exhaust system heavily corroded / back box outer casing corroded / split / flaking

underside / components showing general corrosion

Pass 26 May 2020 86,363 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 86,363 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 72,843 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced led could be faulty (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box

Fail 2 May 2019 72,843 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust box

Pass 10 May 2018 60,642 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust system badly coroded

Fail 8 May 2018 60,612 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust system badly coroded

Pass 4 Feb 2017 46,000 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 34,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUT SIDE SHOLDER WEAIRING (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 23,443 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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DN12 TKZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DN12 TKZ, 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 TKZ registered?

DN12 TKZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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