CarVerify

Free Car Check

GF12 EFU

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,048 mi
Last recorded74,048 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 EFU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 74,048 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 70,090 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 69,240 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi join worn

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2022 68,379 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective flex joint worn (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box heat shield loose rotten (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 68,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on outer edge below 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective flex joint worn (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box heat shield loose rotten (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 66,493 miles

rear exhaust slightly rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2020 56,542 miles

Front Brake pedal anti slip provision starting to wear smooth.

Nearside Front undertray missing.

Offside Front Brake wear sensor shows evidence of being tampered with.

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

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

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded but not seriously affecting overall structural integrity.

Fail 20 Jul 2020 56,541 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pedal anti slip provision starting to wear smooth.

Nearside Front undertray missing.

Offside Front Brake wear sensor shows evidence of being tampered with.

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

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

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust back box corroded but not seriously affecting overall structural integrity.

Pass 16 Apr 2019 44,656 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 35,073 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 26,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre bald on edges

Pass 12 Apr 2016 18,871 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 11,941 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
Full Fiat Punto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GF12 EFU is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GF12 EFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GF12 EFU?

You can check the full history of GF12 EFU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GF12 EFU registered?

GF12 EFU is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is GF12 EFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF12 EFU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF12 EFU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GF12 EFU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.