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GF12 XZM

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,839 mi
Last recorded84,839 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 XZM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 84,839 miles

exhaust rusty

oil leak ?

rear suspension rusty

Fail 3 Jul 2025 84,809 miles

Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (Offside&Nearside) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 80,614 miles

both front tyres very much on limit on edges

Pass 19 Jun 2023 74,007 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 67,968 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

nail in nsr tyre + worn on edge

nsf inner cv boot damp

osf tyre worn on edges

very slight front strut top mount noise

Pass 9 Jul 2021 65,675 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 60,464 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 51,571 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 41,404 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 41,403 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2017 29,719 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2016 23,532 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2016 23,532 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working Nearside (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2015 19,385 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 XZM is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XZM, 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 XZM registered?

GF12 XZM is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is GF12 XZM safe to buy?

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