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DV12 ZFG

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,366 mi
Last recorded157,366 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 157,366 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside center too rear brake pipe slightly swelled

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

both front too center brake pipes slightly swelled

Pass 4 Dec 2023 149,538 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside center too rear brake pipe starting too swell

both front too center brake pipes starting too swell

oil leak, oil below minimum

Fail 1 Dec 2023 149,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside center too rear brake pipe starting too swell

both front too center brake pipes starting too swell

oil leak, oil below minimum

Pass 16 Nov 2022 141,095 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

exhaust backbox outer casing deteriorated

front exhaust flexi starting too come apart

front tyres slightly cracking and wearing on outer edges

oil leak, oil on minimum

Fail 9 Nov 2022 140,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

exhaust backbox outer casing deteriorated

front exhaust flexi starting too come apart

front tyres slightly cracking and wearing on outer edges

oil leak, oil on minimum

Pass 6 Dec 2021 134,118 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 134,111 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wrong way around (3.5 (a))

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

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 134,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 26 May 2020 121,601 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 26 May 2020 121,601 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 112,700 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 30 May 2018 99,478 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust corroed

Pass 2 Jun 2017 86,945 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhurst corroded

wipers split ends

Pass 1 Jun 2016 69,105 miles

rear exhurst corroded

Pass 26 May 2015 49,013 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 49,013 miles

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

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 ZFG 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 62.5%.

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 ZFG, 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 ZFG is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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