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ST12 DPN

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

73,595 mi
Last recorded73,595 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 73,595 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 73,595 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 62,086 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 62,080 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 53,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2022 53,670 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump heavily corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 45,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust skin separating from box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear rear seat belt not checked due to car seat fitted

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

all suspension components corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insucure

Fail 23 Oct 2021 45,695 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected showing white light (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust skin separating from box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear rear seat belt not checked due to car seat fitted

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

all suspension components corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insucure

Pass 23 Oct 2020 39,667 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust heat shield loose rear

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 22 Oct 2020 1,368 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

exhaust heat shield loose rear

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2019 35,924 miles

off side front fog light insecure

Fail 17 Oct 2019 35,922 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

off side front fog light insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2018 29,999 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 29,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 26,124 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 26,124 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 22,488 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 21,962 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 21,962 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 16,757 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 DPN is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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