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DV12 UPT

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,267 mi
Last recorded103,267 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 UPT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 103,267 miles

exhaust flexy deteriorated

Fail 21 Jan 2026 103,265 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust flexy deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2025 95,541 miles

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

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

exhaust flexy deteriorated

Fail 12 Feb 2025 95,422 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust flexy deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2024 87,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge & cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 87,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge & cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 81,168 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust flexy slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2023 81,168 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust flexy slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2022 75,407 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 75,407 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 69,892 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 69,883 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Bulb clearly fitted incorrectly. (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Day runner light not working.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 68,291 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 68,275 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 56,087 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 56,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 51,204 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2017 46,358 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 39,157 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 1 May 2015 31,310 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 UPT is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UPT, 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 UPT is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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