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GF12 SPU

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,097 mi
Last recorded135,097 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 SPU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 135,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre small cracks in tread

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various areas all around (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 126,328 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 123,127 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 115,786 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 110,994 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 99,667 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 94,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear seat belt stalk outer casing missing

Pass 20 Aug 2018 78,464 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2017 60,936 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished on outer sidewall and wear on inner and outer shoulders.

Fail 21 Aug 2017 60,706 miles

Central Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement Temporary cap fitted. (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished on outer sidewall and wear on inner and outer shoulders.

Pass 22 Aug 2016 40,452 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 20,226 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 18,887 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 18,887 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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GF12 SPU is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SPU, 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 GF12 SPU registered?

GF12 SPU is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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