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GD12 AVJ

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,535 mi
Last recorded108,535 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD12 AVJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 108,535 miles

Front Daytime running lamp(s) inoperative

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 16 Oct 2025 108,502 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Front Daytime running lamps inoperative

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear silencer excessively corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2024 100,538 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2023 91,595 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (5.2.2 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2022 88,642 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2021 83,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 81,214 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 77,398 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 70,096 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 54,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 31,058 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 28,934 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 21,127 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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GD12 AVJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,248cc diesel 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 GD12 AVJ, 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 GD12 AVJ registered?

GD12 AVJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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