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GL12 FSG

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,671 mi
Last recorded96,671 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 FSG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 96,671 miles

Inner wheel arch liners on nearside, front damaged and missing front part, rear slightly damaged

Fail 17 Feb 2026 96,669 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Inner wheel arch liners on nearside, front damaged and missing front part and rear slightly damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2025 92,219 miles

Exhaust breaking at flexi pipe

Handbrake lever comes up high

Nearside Rear Brake getting heavy

Oily around sump

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 92,219 miles

Oily around sump

Exhaust breaking at flexi pipe

Handbrake lever comes up high

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake getting heavy

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 85,484 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 81,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing broken (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 75,411 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rough and noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 75,411 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rough and noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 69,833 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 64,098 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 62,553 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 61,225 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 61,225 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 51,626 miles

exhaust is corroded

near side front tyre is getting low on tread

Pass 11 Jul 2016 44,793 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 38,752 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 38,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GL12 FSG is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GL12 FSG, 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 GL12 FSG registered?

GL12 FSG is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is GL12 FSG safe to buy?

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