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MW12 YMC

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

64,627 mi
Last recorded64,627 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 YMC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 64,627 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch gaurd damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber corrosion

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber corrosion

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heavily corrodid

all 4 coil spring corrosion

oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2025 64,627 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch gaurd damaged

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber corrosion

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber corrosion

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heavily corrodid

all 4 coil spring corrosion

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2024 60,900 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 60,900 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 56,960 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light signs of water ingress

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 52,977 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust system corroding

Fail 14 Sep 2022 52,976 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust system corroding

Pass 13 Sep 2021 48,847 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 48,847 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 45,197 miles

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

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 exhaust corrosion

Fail 5 Sep 2020 45,128 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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 exhaust corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2019 41,920 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bearing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant level low

oil level low

Pass 1 Sep 2018 36,842 miles

Front wipers worn

Nearside Front inner wheel arch guard damaged

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

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

exhaust system corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2018 36,842 miles

Front wipers worn

Nearside Front inner wheel arch guard damaged

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2017 30,012 miles

Front Oil leak gearbox ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 30,012 miles

Front Oil leak gearbox ()

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired insecure (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 24,457 miles

Front brake pads measuring 2.0mm

Front slight corrosion on springs

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear lamp unit has slight condensation and outer lens cracked

Rear slight corrosion on springs

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 18,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower springs corroded

Offside Front Lower spring corroded

Offside Rear lamp lense has a crack

Offside Rear seat belt not tested due to child seat

Fail 3 Sep 2015 18,457 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre has some damage to outer sidewall not through to cords

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear has a crack in outer lamp lense

Offside Rear osr seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2015 18,457 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre has some damage to outer sidewall not through to cords

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear osr seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

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 YMC is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 MW12 YMC, 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 YMC is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 August 2012.

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