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FT12 YUU

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,648 mi
Last recorded120,648 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 YUU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 120,648 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 107,326 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2023 95,247 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 20 Feb 2023 92,885 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 92,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 87,973 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 87,970 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 80,451 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2021 80,450 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2020 74,949 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2019 58,681 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 48,378 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 41,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 41,246 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front strut top bearing noise

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front strut top bearing noise

Pass 25 Feb 2016 30,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2016 30,791 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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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FT12 YUU is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,368cc 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 FT12 YUU, 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 FT12 YUU registered?

FT12 YUU is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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