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PY12 EYP

2012 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,226 mi
Last recorded143,226 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY12 EYP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 143,226 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shockers (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all underbody suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 143,214 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shockers (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all underbody suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 137,910 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 137,849 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 137,406 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 129,454 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 117,009 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 117,009 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 101,004 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 101,004 miles

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 91,339 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 91,339 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 83,383 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 83,382 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 72,224 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 72,200 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 72,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 May 2017 64,612 miles

Exhaust rear silencer skin corroded.

Pass 18 May 2016 54,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge below legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 19 May 2015 42,554 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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PY12 EYP is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PY12 EYP, 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 PY12 EYP registered?

PY12 EYP is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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