CarVerify

Free Car Check

YA12 ULU

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,008 mi
Last recorded46,008 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 ULU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 46,008 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 46,008 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 40,893 miles

the rear outer skin on the exhaust back box is corroded and in poor condition

Pass 19 Jul 2024 34,676 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 28,209 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 25,787 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges (moved to rear

Slight corrosion on rear exhaust box

Fail 11 Jul 2022 25,787 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges (moved to rear

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

Slight corrosion on rear exhaust box

Pass 1 Jul 2021 19,389 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 18,913 miles

Slight noise from strut top bearings - both sides

Pass 24 Jul 2019 18,142 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 18,142 miles

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both tyres excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2018 17,105 miles

Front Strut top bearings feel rough when steering turned - both sides

rear tyre walls perished / cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2017 16,096 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 16,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades worn (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 13,339 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 10,541 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
Full Fiat Punto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YA12 ULU is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YA12 ULU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YA12 ULU?

You can check the full history of YA12 ULU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YA12 ULU registered?

YA12 ULU is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is YA12 ULU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA12 ULU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YA12 ULU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YA12 ULU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.