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MW12 ZSX

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,672 mi
Last recorded94,672 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 ZSX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 94,672 miles

Both front suspension top mounts noisy

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 94,597 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both front suspension top mounts noisy

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 83,756 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 80,729 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 79,542 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 77,384 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Rear exhaust cover badly deteriorated

Slight trans oil leaks

engine sump corroded and leaking oil

Pass 6 Oct 2020 76,864 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 71,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 71,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 63,999 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive near side drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 8 May 2018 63,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Caused by heavy deterioration (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant low

Front wipers starting to smear screen

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced brackets broken but still secure (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Gearbox side ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 51,391 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 51,377 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear TYRE SIDE WALL WORN

Pass 20 May 2016 38,322 miles

Front disc corded

Nearside Rear tyre wall perished

Pass 31 Jul 2015 32,150 miles

exhaust ack box corroded

n/s drive shaft input seal leaking

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 ZSX is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZSX, 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 MW12 ZSX registered?

MW12 ZSX is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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