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ST12 DPE

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

77,411 mi
Last recorded77,411 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 DPE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 77,411 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 185/65-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

child seats fitted incorrectly

Fail 17 Oct 2025 77,411 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 185/65-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

child seats fitted incorrectly

Pass 10 Oct 2024 69,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/6515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/6515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 69,005 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak lambda 1.07 (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat to middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/6515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly PRS (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/6515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 59,839 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 59,829 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and starting to perish. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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 17 Oct 2022 52,792 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 52,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 46,113 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded near and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 13 Jul 2020 43,814 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 37,574 miles

Nearside Rear shocker casing corroded

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2019 37,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear shocker casing corroded

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2018 32,673 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated, not leaking

Fail 28 Mar 2018 32,673 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated, not leaking

Pass 31 Mar 2017 26,764 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 26,764 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 19,961 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 19,961 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 13,607 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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ST12 DPE is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ST12 DPE, 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 ST12 DPE registered?

ST12 DPE is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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