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EF12 TXX

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,242 mi
Last recorded83,242 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 TXX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 83,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Hanger snapped still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Wipers smearing

Pass 27 Aug 2024 76,744 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 76,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust flexi pipe damaged

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 69,717 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 63,036 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 57,044 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Aug 2021 57,044 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Aug 2020 52,123 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 44,931 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 36,805 miles

Brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 2 Jun 2018 36,802 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 15 May 2017 28,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

engine cover & under trays blocking view of some components

Pass 14 May 2016 20,941 miles

Engine cover & under trays blocking view of some components

Pass 23 May 2015 14,855 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front-rear undertrays fitted

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 TXX is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EF12 TXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF12 TXX registered?

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

Is EF12 TXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 TXX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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