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DV12 UYU

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,428 mi
Last recorded81,428 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 81,428 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 16 Apr 2025 72,154 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 72,144 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 68,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple small leaks from the first joint, flexi section and rear box . system still passes emissions test (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front daytime runner light not working

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

engine oil leaks

gearbox oil leaks

Pass 22 Jun 2023 60,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

lower engine mount rubber bush worn

Fail 21 Jun 2023 60,081 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

lower engine mount rubber bush worn

Pass 2 Jul 2022 52,241 miles

Divers mirror secured down by tape

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (inner threads perished ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Fail 2 Jul 2022 52,241 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Divers mirror secured down by tape

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (inner threads perished ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 45,132 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres slightly cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 45,132 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres slightly cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 40,843 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 35,601 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 31,720 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 28,062 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 23,658 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 20,496 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 UYU is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UYU, 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 UYU registered?

DV12 UYU is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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