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ST12 DPO

2012 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,789 mi
Last recorded156,789 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 156,789 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 156,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt installation has a sharp edge which could or is likely to cut or abrade the webbing. (10.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 133,277 miles

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2022 132,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2021 115,869 miles

Nearside Front day-time lamp not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2021 115,869 miles

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

Nearside Front day-time lamp not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 111,339 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 109,083 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 109,083 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 101,861 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 101,861 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 94,284 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2016 71,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2015 54,238 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 43,037 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 43,037 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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 DPO is a 2012 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DPO, 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 DPO registered?

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

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