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DV12 KVT

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,992 mi
Last recorded75,992 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 KVT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 75,992 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 75,869 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened as chalked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 73,816 miles

oil leak

slight exhaust blow

both front tyres very low on tread and worn edges

Fail 25 Mar 2025 73,816 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak must be replaced in pairs due to mileage (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

slight exhaust blow

both front tyres very low on tread and worn edges

Pass 4 Mar 2024 65,523 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 54,677 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 44,896 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 35,679 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 34,513 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 31,122 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 28,272 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 28,266 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 23,644 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin badly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2016 21,529 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 18,612 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 KVT is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol 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 DV12 KVT, 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 KVT registered?

DV12 KVT is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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