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GL12 FWC

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,304 mi
Last recorded70,304 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 FWC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 70,304 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 70,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 67,405 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 63,127 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both are coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2023 63,127 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both are coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 May 2022 59,322 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 55,437 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 52,228 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 49,059 miles

Rear silencer rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2018 45,256 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 38,732 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 38,732 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 32,098 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 23,552 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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GL12 FWC is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc 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 GL12 FWC, 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 FWC registered?

GL12 FWC is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is GL12 FWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 FWC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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