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YL12 HZT

2012 Fiat Punto Evo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,813 mi
Last recorded81,813 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto Evo54,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL12 HZT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Evo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 81,813 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both worn

Fail 17 Jul 2026 81,813 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both worn

Pass 10 Jul 2025 78,372 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective worn

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush suspension noise (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 78,371 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective worn

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 75,916 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 75,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 73,956 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 68,674 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 63,218 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 63,218 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 57,620 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 50,016 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 44,183 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 44,180 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 39,873 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Wiper blade split

Oil leak from gearbox

Pass 13 Jul 2016 33,077 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 25,403 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Evo?

Based on 67,338 MOT tests across 4,471 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,573
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
4,471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 1,305
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,100
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 888
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YL12 HZT is a 2012 Fiat Punto Evo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Fiat Punto Evo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 54,662 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 Evo fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 1,305 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YL12 HZT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Evo typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Fiat Punto Evo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YL12 HZT registered?

YL12 HZT is a 2012 Fiat Punto Evo, first registered on 24 August 2012.

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