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EA12 DXY

2012 Fiat Punto

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,428 mi
Last recorded133,428 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 DXY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 133,428 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 133,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust back box corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 126,153 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear exhaust box deteriorated

various suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2023 118,082 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 118,082 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 108,742 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 108,742 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 101,055 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 96,167 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 89,714 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 81,239 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 72,817 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 72,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Scrubbing off on inside and outside edges (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Scrubbing off on inside and outside edges (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 68,271 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2016 60,581 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 60,548 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 56,715 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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EA12 DXY is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 EA12 DXY, 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 EA12 DXY registered?

EA12 DXY is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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