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DS12 NBJ

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,250 mi
Last recorded97,250 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 NBJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 97,250 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner discs pitted/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded nsr/osr springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (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))

Offside 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))

rear axle corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2025 97,250 miles

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

Coil spring corroded nsr/osr springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (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))

Offside 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))

lower engine mount worn

rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2024 96,874 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 96,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 90,686 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 90,686 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 81,606 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 81,606 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 72,806 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 72,806 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 63,887 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 55,149 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 47,201 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 47,201 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 43,581 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 38,660 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)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 38,660 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 29,091 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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DS12 NBJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NBJ, 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 NBJ registered?

DS12 NBJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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