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DV12 ZFJ

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,321 mi
Last recorded118,321 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 118,321 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 118,321 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 113,838 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 113,833 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2024 109,661 miles

Nearside Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 109,653 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed EXHAUST BLOWING (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 98,152 miles

corrosion underside

Fail 1 Oct 2023 97,974 miles

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

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

corrosion underside

Pass 10 Oct 2022 87,098 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 72,428 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 56,196 miles

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

back box corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2020 56,196 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

back box corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2019 42,072 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 42,072 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 33,481 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 33,481 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 29,879 miles

Rear box exhaust slight deteriorated outer skin

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 23,915 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 21,582 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 19,463 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 ZFJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZFJ, 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 ZFJ registered?

DV12 ZFJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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