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YP12 KAJ

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,263 mi
Last recorded114,263 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 KAJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 114,263 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 110,548 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 110,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 101,734 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 91,273 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 82,874 miles

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

back box outer skin peeling

Fail 29 Jan 2021 82,874 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

back box outer skin peeling

Pass 31 Jan 2020 76,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Fail 31 Jan 2020 76,644 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2019 67,777 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2019 67,629 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 59,512 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 51,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 40,236 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Feb 2015 26,887 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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YP12 KAJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YP12 KAJ, 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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YP12 KAJ is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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