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MW12 YKA

2012 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,742 mi
Last recorded78,742 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 YKA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 78,742 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 69,036 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 69,036 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 61,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 53,935 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 46,107 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front suspension arm and wheel hub slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 45,978 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front suspension arm and wheel hub slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 39,181 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 37,178 miles

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2019 35,263 miles

both front road springs have corrosion on bottom coils

both rear road springs have corrosion

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear shockabsobers have corrosion around bottom casings

Fail 27 Sep 2019 35,263 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

both front road springs have corrosion on bottom coils

both rear road springs have corrosion

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear shockabsobers have corrosion around bottom casings

Pass 14 Aug 2018 31,755 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust has corrosion on outer skin

Pass 19 May 2017 27,565 miles

Rear slight cracking on rear tyres

Pass 23 Apr 2016 24,715 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Front Slight surface corrosion on both discs

Front Slight surface corrosion on both springs

Fail 21 Apr 2016 24,715 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Front Slight surface corrosion on both discs

Front Slight surface corrosion on both springs

Pass 22 May 2015 13,553 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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MW12 YKA is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MW12 YKA, 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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MW12 YKA is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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