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P12 OTP

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

88,073 mi
Last recorded88,073 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 OTP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 88,073 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 88,073 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 78,061 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear parking brake reading low

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2025 78,061 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear parking brake reading low

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2024 66,689 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 62,550 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 60,172 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 60,171 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 54,858 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 49,744 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 49,744 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 44,503 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 20 Jul 2018 37,367 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 31,385 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 26,030 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 22,260 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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P12 OTP is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc 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 P12 OTP, 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 P12 OTP registered?

P12 OTP is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is P12 OTP safe to buy?

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