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DN12 TLJ

2012 Fiat Grand Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,891 mi
Last recorded100,891 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Grand Punto65,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 TLJ
MakeFiat
ModelGrand Punto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 100,891 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sump corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2026 100,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sump corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2025 93,229 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 93,229 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 73,966 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 73,966 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 59,983 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 59,939 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 54,092 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 48,699 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

back box corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2018 41,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber outer case corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber outer case corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2017 36,149 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 31,030 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 21,799 miles

Nearside Front 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 Grand Punto?

Based on 118,499 MOT tests across 7,649 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
5,651
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
7,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 2,845
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,642
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,553
position lamp(s) not working 1,166
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DN12 TLJ is a 2012 Fiat Grand Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Fiat Grand Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 65,852 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Grand Punto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 2,845 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN12 TLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Grand Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Fiat Grand Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DN12 TLJ registered?

DN12 TLJ is a 2012 Fiat Grand Punto, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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