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DU12 TZL

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,798 mi
Last recorded104,798 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 TZL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 104,798 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 104,798 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 79,685 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 77,758 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2022 75,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 74,401 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 74,401 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 72,290 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 63,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 52,694 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2018 52,694 miles

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

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2017 43,024 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 32,291 miles

Front discs rusty poor condition

Rear exhaust box rusty poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2015 27,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Mar 2015 27,875 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 TZL is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TZL, 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 TZL registered?

DU12 TZL is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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