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DV12 URG

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

58,500 mi
Last recorded58,500 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 58,500 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL CRACKED

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 58,495 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL CRACKED

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 56,616 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 56,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 54,577 miles

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

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

Rear back box outer skin corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2022 54,577 miles

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

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

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

Rear back box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2021 48,164 miles

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

Rear Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded. No leak

Pass 22 Sep 2020 40,484 miles

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

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

Rear back exhaust box corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2020 40,484 miles

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

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

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

Rear back exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2019 34,322 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 34,321 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 25,940 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))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 24,324 miles

back box outer casing rotted but not blowing

both rear springs rusty

front brake pads low

nearside front tread low

nearside inner cv boot damp

Fail 9 Apr 2018 24,324 miles

both rear springs rusty

front brake pads low

nearside front tread low

nearside inner cv boot damp

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

back box outer casing rotted but not blowing

Pass 31 Mar 2017 20,380 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 15,975 miles

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2015 12,058 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer 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 URG 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 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 URG, 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 URG registered?

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

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