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DU12 WUC

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,709 mi
Last recorded75,709 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 WUC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 75,709 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 69,425 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 64,209 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box rotted (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 58,166 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX ROTTED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 52,060 miles

Oil leak from Gearbox

Pass 3 Jul 2020 47,880 miles

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

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

Offside Rear hand brake cable split and corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2019 42,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre low on inside and outside edges

Fail 16 Jul 2019 42,748 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Flashing White (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Light unit outer lense broken

Offside Front Tyre low on inside and outside edges

Pass 13 Jul 2018 34,588 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 28,410 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 19,658 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 19,658 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 7,921 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 WUC is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 WUC, 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 WUC registered?

DU12 WUC is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is DU12 WUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU12 WUC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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