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DV12 GPK

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,626 mi
Last recorded92,626 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 GPK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 92,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 83,932 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 83,932 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 80,790 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 May 2022 73,482 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2022 73,442 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits suspect due to exhaust fault (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section adrift (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged outer casing deteriated badly (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective temp repair made (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 64,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 63,798 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2020 63,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator all (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2019 56,621 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 56,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 50,327 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 50,327 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 43,884 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 30,950 miles

Rear back box exhaust corroded

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)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 30,950 miles

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

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)

Rear back box exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2015 24,426 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 GPK is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White 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 DV12 GPK, 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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DV12 GPK is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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