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EY12 YLU

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,524 mi
Last recorded110,524 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 YLU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 110,524 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 110,521 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2024 104,452 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 104,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 95,940 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 87,903 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 87,902 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 83,526 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 83,526 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 79,569 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 67,540 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump is corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres are worn

exhaust system is corroded and front flexi pipe is weak

Pass 19 Apr 2018 54,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and brake discs are lipped (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak gearbox area ()

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2018 54,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and brake discs are lipped (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak gearbox area ()

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2017 44,116 miles

Nearside Rear rusty exhaust box

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 37,124 miles

rear box corroded.

Fail 23 Apr 2016 37,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear box corroded.

Pass 29 Apr 2015 28,022 miles

crack in windscreen outside of swept area

Fail 28 Apr 2015 28,022 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

crack in windscreen outside of swept area

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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EY12 YLU is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EY12 YLU, 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 EY12 YLU registered?

EY12 YLU is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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