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EJ12 OEW

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,166 mi
Last recorded78,166 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 OEW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 78,166 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 76,841 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective Dogbone mount ()

Pass 4 Mar 2024 72,878 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 72,878 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 63,940 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 60,541 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front top mounts grabbing

Pass 9 Feb 2021 56,531 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 53,726 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 46,165 miles

All four tyres badly perished on sidewalls

Fail 4 Mar 2019 46,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

All four tyres badly perished on sidewalls

Pass 13 Mar 2018 38,274 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 31,508 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 24,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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EJ12 OEW 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 84.6%.

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 EJ12 OEW, 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 EJ12 OEW registered?

EJ12 OEW is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is EJ12 OEW safe to buy?

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