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EF12 KUP

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,435 mi
Last recorded99,435 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 KUP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 99,435 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 99,435 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 87,239 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 82,564 miles

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

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

both front strut top mountings rough when turning

Fail 13 Jan 2022 82,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

both front strut top mountings rough when turning

Pass 31 Dec 2020 73,996 miles

Front knock through steering when turning lock to lock, suspect suspension top mount bearings

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))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 64,304 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 64,304 miles

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

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 47,856 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test AIR FRESHENER ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED ()

Oil leak SUSPECT N/S DRIVE SHAFT SEAL ()

Pass 13 May 2017 40,891 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 31,017 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 31,017 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 23,762 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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EF12 KUP is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EF12 KUP, 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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EF12 KUP is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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