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LD12 YEU

2012 Fiat Punto

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

67,131 mi
Last recorded67,131 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 YEU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 67,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 64,248 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 64,242 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 63,312 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 60,532 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 60,531 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2021 58,768 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 23 Mar 2021 58,767 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 WORN UNEVENLY (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 18 Mar 2020 57,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 57,688 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 48,061 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 48,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 38,571 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

O/S/R Tyre tread worn on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 30,230 miles

oil leak possible intercooler

Fail 27 Mar 2017 30,228 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 26,192 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust silencer heat shield inscure

Fail 30 Mar 2016 26,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55R16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust silencer heat shield inscure

Pass 8 Apr 2015 22,803 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r handbrake cable support bracket damaged

Fail 8 Apr 2015 22,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r handbrake cable support bracket damaged

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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LD12 YEU is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LD12 YEU, 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 LD12 YEU registered?

LD12 YEU is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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