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EN12 XHU

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,841 mi
Last recorded99,841 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN12 XHU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 99,841 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 98,434 miles

Nearside Front top mount noisy

Pass 18 Sep 2023 94,188 miles

Nearside front suspension upper support bearing notchy

Fail 13 Sep 2023 94,149 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Daytime Running Lamps not working

Nearside front suspension upper support bearing notchy

Pass 24 Aug 2022 89,151 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 84,476 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 84,363 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 79,897 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front sun visor bracket broken

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 79,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front sun visor bracket broken

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 74,927 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 74,927 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Nearside & offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 66,326 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 56,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 56,532 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 42,761 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 23,446 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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EN12 XHU is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EN12 XHU, 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 EN12 XHU registered?

EN12 XHU is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 July 2012.

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