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PF12 DJD

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,696 mi
Last recorded81,696 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF12 DJD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 81,696 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2026 81,686 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Item around interior rear view mirror. (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened Bracket damaged. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Corroded and split. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 74,390 miles

Offside Rear Handbrake effort only just met

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides greased. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 74,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Offside rear low effort. (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure All brackets broken (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both sides very dim. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 69,800 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 69,779 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 65,284 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 65,278 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 61,990 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 58,766 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 55,035 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2020 55,035 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 49,194 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 43,598 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 43,598 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2017 38,941 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 35,925 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 30,541 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 30,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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PF12 DJD is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PF12 DJD, 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 PF12 DJD registered?

PF12 DJD is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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