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DS12 RHV

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,984 mi
Last recorded71,984 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 71,984 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight sweat on sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 70,100 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 70,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 69,648 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play advise to replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and under 3mm--advise to replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

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

n/s headlamp bracket broken

rear exhaust box outer skin loose/corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2022 68,453 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2021 67,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 20 Jul 2021 67,373 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 8 Jul 2020 64,743 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 15 Jul 2019 58,413 miles

back box exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2018 53,312 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2018 53,312 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2017 46,895 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 46,895 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 40,578 miles

rear exhaust back box is corroded but not leaking

Fail 26 Sep 2016 40,578 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear exhaust back box is corroded but not leaking

Pass 18 Jun 2015 34,988 miles

Backbox outer shell corroded

Both front seat belts twisted

Both rear tyres have cuts on tread - no cords shown

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front tyre has cut - no cords shown at time of test

Nearside wing mirror cracked

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside rear seat belt twisted

Fail 17 Jun 2015 34,988 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Backbox outer shell corroded

Both front seat belts twisted

Both rear tyres have cuts on tread - no cords shown

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front tyre has cut - no cords shown at time of test

Nearside wing mirror cracked

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside rear seat belt twisted

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 RHV is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RHV, 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 RHV is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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