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DV12 UPM

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,271 mi
Last recorded89,271 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 89,271 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 71,503 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 71,503 miles

Headlamp aim too low both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 60,459 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 56,842 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 55,026 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded but not leaking any gases

Pass 21 Apr 2020 53,189 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaurst silencer corroded

engine oil level low

Pass 26 Apr 2019 48,002 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer nsf tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre badly worn on inner edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 25 Apr 2018 40,013 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 34,032 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 31,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 27,148 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edge

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 UPM is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 UPM, 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 UPM registered?

DV12 UPM is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 April 2012.

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