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DV12 EWD

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,634 mi
Last recorded84,634 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 EWD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 84,634 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear beam axle corroding

Fail 27 Jul 2026 84,630 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear beam axle corroding

Pass 22 Jul 2025 83,441 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear beam axle corroding

Pass 8 Aug 2024 82,505 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing == both rear tyres are deteriorating, splitting along the tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 82,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge == wearing low on outer edge of the tread surface (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing == both rear tyres are deteriorating, splitting along the tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 81,944 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 1 Aug 2023 81,938 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 25 Jul 2022 76,313 miles

Exhaust blow at manifold/down pipe area.

Exhaust silencer corroded.

Lower engine mounting bush worn.

Pass 30 Jul 2021 68,432 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 67,724 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 63,981 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front inner arch is damaged

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 63,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front inner arch is damaged

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 50,672 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 50,672 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 37,609 miles

Rear exhaust outer case

Pass 28 Mar 2017 28,890 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 28,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2016 18,643 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 11,499 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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DV12 EWD is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DV12 EWD, 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 DV12 EWD registered?

DV12 EWD is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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The MOT history for DV12 EWD shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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