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RE12 DWA

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

29,913 mi
Last recorded29,913 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 DWA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 29,913 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 26 Feb 2026 29,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2025 28,419 miles

Exhaust back box rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2024 27,130 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 26,210 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 25,371 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 24,354 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 24,343 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Airbag Failure Message on

Pass 18 Feb 2020 22,856 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2020 22,856 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side-wall 185/65 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust back box corroded

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side-wall 185/65 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 21,192 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 19,649 miles

Nearside Front tyre staring to perish

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre staring to perish

Offside Rear tyre staring to perish

Pass 29 Mar 2017 16,215 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 9,141 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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RE12 DWA is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RE12 DWA, 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 RE12 DWA registered?

RE12 DWA is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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