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GF12 XZU

2012 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,175 mi
Last recorded94,175 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 XZU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 94,175 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe Damage (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side Wing Dented

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 92,277 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Both Side (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel Arch Damage

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 90,375 miles

Offside Front Wing Panel Damage

Pass 4 Jul 2023 88,084 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 76,237 miles

Offside Front Damage

Pass 5 Jun 2021 68,668 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jun 2021 68,668 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 62,388 miles

Coolant leak rad leaking

Fail 22 Jun 2020 62,388 miles

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

Coolant leak rad leaking

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 55,091 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 55,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 43,756 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 33,594 miles

Both front tyres worn on the edges

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

Pass 18 May 2016 27,023 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 19,671 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 XZU is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XZU, 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

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What year was GF12 XZU registered?

GF12 XZU is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is GF12 XZU safe to buy?

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