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DV12 UPR

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,206 mi
Last recorded93,206 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 93,206 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension corroded rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 79,084 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 78,930 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat to front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 64,420 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 60,041 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit of 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 60,041 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit of 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 51,130 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 50,831 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 38,560 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust backbox corroded.

Fail 1 Feb 2021 38,554 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust backbox corroded.

Pass 21 Jun 2019 24,470 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 24,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 15,422 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 11,710 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all four tyres pershied

Pass 28 Apr 2016 10,083 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 8,381 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 8,381 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UPR 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 UPR, 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 UPR is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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