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DV12 LXT

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,545 mi
Last recorded91,545 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 LXT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 91,545 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion across front subframe and arms

Fail 23 Apr 2026 91,545 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion across front subframe and arms

Pass 14 Apr 2025 87,304 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (195/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (195/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (195/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 83,028 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 83,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster seized (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster seized (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 77,947 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 72,164 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 72,164 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 65,277 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2021 65,277 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front daytime running light out

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2020 58,058 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 41,488 miles

nearside front brake pad wear wire is broken no warning lights on dash not rubbing anything

Pass 7 Apr 2018 31,157 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 24,214 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 16,272 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 9,084 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 8,644 miles

N.S.F tyre depth low on edges

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 LXT is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LXT, 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 LXT registered?

DV12 LXT is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is DV12 LXT safe to buy?

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