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DS12 MZZ

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,102 mi
Last recorded67,102 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 MZZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 67,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 67,089 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 65,016 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured plus o/side (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded plus o/side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm plus cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 62,662 miles

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

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

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

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2022 60,438 miles

outer skin of back exhaust box is corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2022 60,346 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

outer skin of back exhaust box is corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2021 58,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

outer skin of back exhaust box is corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2020 56,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust slight corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2020 56,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust slight corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2019 55,794 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 55,794 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 46,594 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 39,791 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 36,142 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

gearbox selector shaft seal leaking

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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DS12 MZZ 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 71.4%.

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 DS12 MZZ, 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 DS12 MZZ registered?

DS12 MZZ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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