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FD12 ZHE

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,209 mi
Last recorded81,209 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 ZHE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 81,209 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 60,101 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 59,933 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 52,645 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 26 Jun 2023 48,035 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2022 44,285 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side walls perished+cuts in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both front tyres splitting on inner side walls

Pass 16 Jun 2021 40,030 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 37,749 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 34,398 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jun 2018 29,788 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 25,898 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod inner rack joint (steering tie rod) (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 21,826 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 16,723 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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FD12 ZHE is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FD12 ZHE, 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 FD12 ZHE registered?

FD12 ZHE is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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