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PF12 DJJ

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

72,992 mi
Last recorded72,992 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF12 DJJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 72,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Strut top mount noisy

Rear Silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 28 Jan 2026 72,888 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Strut top mount noisy

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

Rear Silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2025 69,552 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2025 69,550 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 69,546 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm plus worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 55,041 miles

175/55/15 rear 185/55/15 front

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust box starting to unwrap on the back box

n/s/r o/s/r coil springs corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2022 55,041 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear 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

175/55/15 rear 185/55/15 front

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust box starting to unwrap on the back box

n/s/r o/s/r coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2021 46,921 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded and has a slight exhaust blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 46,921 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction objects hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing a white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded and has a slight exhaust blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 43,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer is corroded and has a slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded lower section of both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 43,670 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction objects hanging from interior mirrow (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer is corroded and has a slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded lower section of both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 40,032 miles

Offside Front Wiper split

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 30,144 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 27,214 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 22,469 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 22,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 19,062 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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PF12 DJJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DJJ, 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 DJJ registered?

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

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