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YR12 CZA

2012 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,198 mi
Last recorded94,198 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Punto51,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 CZA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 94,198 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 81,092 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 81,089 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside 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))

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))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 70,771 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2023 61,701 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 61,701 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 51,837 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 51,837 miles

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

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

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear heat shield loose

Pass 22 Feb 2021 42,227 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2020 41,079 miles

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

rear silencer corrosion

wipers slight smearing

Pass 23 Feb 2019 39,403 miles

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

osr tyre cracking no cords exposed

rear exhaust silencer surface corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2018 37,320 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 37,320 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 35,199 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 35,199 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 32,962 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 27,129 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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YR12 CZA is a 2012 Fiat Punto in White 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 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 YR12 CZA, 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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YR12 CZA is a 2012 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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