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DU12 TOJ

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,329 mi
Last recorded53,329 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 TOJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 53,329 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 49,823 miles

Central cross member slightly damaged

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 47,481 miles

Central Front Undertray cross member slightly damaged

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust box skin corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2023 44,738 miles

Central Front Undertray cross member slightly damaged

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust box skin corrosion

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 41,101 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 41,101 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2021 37,933 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 37,933 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 35,068 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 31,044 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))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 26,836 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 23,402 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 23,399 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 19,147 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)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 13,611 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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DU12 TOJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 DU12 TOJ, 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 DU12 TOJ registered?

DU12 TOJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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