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DS12 RHA

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,668 mi
Last recorded66,668 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 RHA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 66,668 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 64,078 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 61,814 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 59,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp has condensation

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 55,973 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 53,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 51,182 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 47,920 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 2 Aug 2019 47,917 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 25 Jul 2018 44,087 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 44,087 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component likely to fail bearing has restricted movement (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil level below minimem/not registering on dip stick-recommend change

Pass 24 Jul 2017 39,683 miles

knocking noise heard when turning steering wheel, pos top shock mount

Pass 23 Jul 2016 32,996 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advice (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advice (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 24,284 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

rear exhaust slightley corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2015 24,284 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

rear exhaust slightley corroded

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 RHA is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RHA, 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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DS12 RHA is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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