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DS12 RFO

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,713 mi
Last recorded74,713 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 RFO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 74,713 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))

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2021 74,713 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))

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2020 63,387 miles

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated/corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2019 58,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Full inspection required (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2018 52,237 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated /outer skin corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2018 52,237 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer deteriorated /outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2017 42,109 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 6 Jun 2017 42,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres badly worn on edges

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2016 34,473 miles

ADVISE REAR SILENCER SKIN CORRODED

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 185/65 15 ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 28,506 miles

N.S.F tyre depth low on edges

Fail 9 Jun 2015 28,506 miles

N.S.F tyre depth low on edges

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 RFO is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RFO, 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 RFO registered?

DS12 RFO is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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